Re: What do you think of push gifts?

Re: What do you think of push gifts?

I think it's a nice idea, but not in the sense of "you went through labor, tore your vag, and gave birth to our kid" - - a "reward" of sorts.
I think it's a nice gesture, doesn't have to be overly expensive, and as a PP mentioned, maybe something reflective of the baby's birthstone. Something sentimental.
No, i don't expect an expensive gift, but I do expect he will get me flowers and a little something, since he is pretty thoughtful like that in general.

Re: What do you think of push gifts?

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Posted by Harlow-J

Posted by BabyHopes15

Oh yes! I want an eternity band of my baby's birthstone, if EDD goes as plan I'll be getting a ruby eternity band that I plan to make stackable with each new addition!

OMG I love this idea!!

me too!!

Re: What do you think of push gifts?

I think push presents are very nice, although not necessary. They are pretty common amongst my circle of friends. I did receive a nice present for DD and I believe DH will do something nice for me the second time around. It is not expected, but definitely appreciated

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no it's def. not common

I def. don't expect one.

If i were to consider anything my push present it would be the beautiful child i was just blessed with!!

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DH got me one for DD and is planning on getting me one for the next one...I did not ask for it he wanted to get it...

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When DS was born DH bought be a diamond heart necklace. It is gorgeous.

This time after the twins are born DH will buy me a "mommy ring" with my birthstone, DH birthstone, and DCs birthstones.

eta - deserving or not is ones own opinion. However, I do feel I have made many sacrifices for my gorgeous children whether it be drinking a glass of wine socially, growing larger and feel uncomfortable, etc, and for that if he'd like to spoil me with something nice, who am I to turn it away

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We're not doing the push gift thing. We have spent so much money...and the baby is gift enough for us both!

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I made SURE my husband knew about push presents and that I wanted one. I gave him rein over what to get me and he did very well. I couldn't care less if it is materialistic to want one. I appreciated his acknowledgment of how difficult pregnancy can be.

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I think its silly.... I do know some husbands give a gift later on....

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Had never heard of it until coming on here and would never ask or even tell DH about it. We are both getting a big gift already, I do not need anything else. DH brought me flowers and balloons when DD was born and I was super thrilled with that.

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Is this really a thing? Lol...um, I think DH is getting me the monkey mommy and baby charm for my Pandora bracelet when I give birth, so I guess that counts as one? It was his idea, I certainly didn't ask for it. Well, I asked for it when I handed him the brochure haha, but he's mentioned he's definitely getting me some charm for the baby, so I guess that counts.

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I had never heard of this until I saw a bunch of women's "gifts" at work. Most of them got right hand rings. Almost everyone I know has gotten one now.


I asked my husband to get me a necklace that I had had made a few years ago and lost. This is it but in white gold.

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honestly, I never even thought about it, but I HAVE heard of it. I think its a really sweet gesture, but not necessary. I'd just be happy with flowers and a sweet card.

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My DD was born a few days before Mothers Day so DH had already bought a heart locket (from her) but i wouldn't expect a present for 'pushing'.
He gives me a present everyday by being extra supportive & helping out in every way. That's good enough for me.

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I did get one with DD#1 I didnt expect it but i got one. dunno if i will get one with #2 but she is due around Christmas so im sure it will be a mommy christmas gift of sorts who knows.

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Nice thought, the real push gift is the baby. Thats why you went through pregnancy and labor, to create a life. That was by far the most rewarding experience of my life, creating him.

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Posted by MrsPJB2007

I had never heard of this concept before LIF -- a "push present".

No offense to anyone else, but to me it just seems like another "keeping up with the Jonses" notion of this site.

The baby is the gift, I don't need something materialistic from my DH as a "hey thanks for pushing my kid out" sort of thing.

But that's JMO.

I agree with you.

I had never heard of them before this site and never told DH about them. Maybe I don't qualify though since I had an emergency c-section and didn't actually "push" DS out

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I told DH all I'd like is some flowers and a sentimental card!

I think he'll probably do a little bit more, but I don't want it. I just want flowers (I realllllllly like getting flowers) and a card, because I save all my cards.

I can enjoy my flowers while I lay on my stomach and eat sushi

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I never expected a push present. I never heard of it until my friends started talking about it. I never mentioned this to my DH...however some of his friends did and planted the seed.

My DH went a little crazy but wanted me to have something that I really wanted and was timeless. So last night he gave me a Cartier watch that I had always admired. Honestly I was beyond shocked! I love the watch...however what he said to me when he gave it to me and all the love and support is all I really wanted and will treasure. With that said, I love that whenever I look at the time....I will be brought back to the time when my daughter entered this world and brought my Dh more love and happiness than we could ever imagine!

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Posted by MarisaK

I don't expect it, I'd never ASK for it - but if DH chooses to buy me a gift, Thank you very much.

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Not necessary , but a nice gesture . I got one after my first DC, my DH's idea .

I do not think a partner buying a gift for you is ever silly and as long as you hcan afford it , and there is is no pressure to spend , force a push gift or whatever gift, go for it.

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