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What did you get when your baby was born?
I first heard about "push presents" (a gift your husband or significant other gives you after you've given birth) when I was about 8 months pregnant. Some women get diamonds or other expensive jewelry; others get fancy handbags. My husband and I laughed about it and every once in a while I'd tell him I hoped he was working on getting me something really special.
But I was only joking and he knew it. I didn't really want or expect anything. For me, my baby would be better than any bauble he could get me. And I didn't change my mind after my daughter arrived. Despite the terrible doctor, an arm infection from the I.V., swollen legs, and terrible pain, she was all the "reward" I needed. Besides, aren't fancy gifts what Mother's Day is for?(Hint, hint, Mr. Cafe Suzanne.)
Some women expect push presents (also called push prize, baby bauble, baby mama gift) from their partners. Others don't, but change their minds later, like the Mommy Blogger who wrote "Diamonds are for Labor." She ended up with a citrine drop pendant and matching earrings (citrine is her baby's birthstone), and says they're a memento of all the bliss and anxiety of the first few days of motherhood.
What about you? Did you want a push present? Did you get one? What do you think of them?
Comments (17)
no I didn't get one and I wouldn't want one. right after birth all I wanted was my baby and sleep I would not have appreciated jewelery at that time
I've never heard of that. I would think the child would be gift enough for any mommy. I mean, in light of that awesome gift from God - everything and anything else would just pale in comparison.
IMO,That's ridiculous!
i never heard it called that but guess i did get one. dh bought me a teddy from vermont teddy bear, one for me and a baby one with Abby's name on it. he did the same when #2 was born!
My baby was enough of a present for me. Although a push present is a really nice thought. I did a lot of work carrying a 9.5lb baby around and then spent 2.5 hours pushing him out. A present is a nice, physical gesture from dad to show his appreciation for you doing something he can't do (and according to my husband, wouldn't want to do it if he could) other than just saying "thank you."
i have heard of this is the past and i think its laughable. what more do you need when you just gave birth to a gift from God?! if my husband wanted to show his appreciation [for what im not exactly sure, the fact that i gave birth like women are designed to??] id rather him give some intangible.
Never heard of it. I did get flowers and Mcdonald's brought to me afterward, does that count? :)
Yes, my DH proudly presented me with a little box after each of my c/sections and I adore my three tiny baby shoe charms and wear them on a chain to this day. He loves selecting special pieces of jewelry for me and each one of the charms is an emotional reminder of the day the babies were born.
Necessary, no. Thoughtful and appreciated, most definitely yes!
2pink1blue- i think you said it best. i guess i meant it was laughable to think it was necessary.
Sure did, I got a beautiful baby boy. What else could I possibly want?