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nicrae
He's here!
Member since 12/06 9289 total posts
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Mommy
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
I got a locket to put DD's picture in after I had my c-section. So technically it isn't a "push" present but it was still a present. I don't see anything wrong if you DH wants to get you a present. Whatever makes you happy.....
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dapnkap
Our 3 angels
Member since 7/07 4824 total posts
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Karen
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
I'm not expecting one
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| Posted 3/14/08 11:30 AM |
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
Member since 8/06 7392 total posts
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Holly
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
I'm not expecting anything from Dh but if he did get me something, I certainly wouldn't turn it down.
I actually got myself a "push present" last week- diamond earrings. I told DH that it was  birthstone!!!
I'm not one to wait for DH to get me jewelry. If there's something I really want for myself and we have the money for it, I'll discuss it with DH and just buy it myself!
That being said - I think push presents are a GREAT IDEA and it's wonderful that a DH would think of it. Not that the baby is not enough of a present but gosh darn it - the 9 months you carry sure ain't no walk in the park! I don't think they are tacky at all!!
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| Posted 3/14/08 11:35 AM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
Member since 5/05 19978 total posts
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
It would be nice to receive something from DH however I don't expect anything from him. I wonder when that trend got started....
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| Posted 3/14/08 2:56 PM |
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Preguntas
it's pretty precious
Member since 1/07 3839 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
The whole idea gives me the heebie jeebies.
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| Posted 3/14/08 2:58 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by Preguntas
The whole idea gives me the heebie jeebies.
Me too, the term is just so 
DH did ask me what I wanted for Miki's birthday....when I was  , he said well if it was not for you, she would not be here 
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| Posted 3/14/08 3:02 PM |
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
Member since 8/05 14470 total posts
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Veronica
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by newday21608
yes. I've requested a bottle disaronno amaretto along with some sour mix..
LOL
I'll just take the bottle and a bag of Ice.. maybe a straw..
I seriously miss coming home on Fridays to my Disaronno on the rocks.
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| Posted 3/14/08 3:06 PM |
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
Member since 8/05 14470 total posts
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Veronica
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
As far as Push Present..
Sorry but I couldn't ask this.. I thought I was getting push present at the end anyway.. my child, right?
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| Posted 3/14/08 3:07 PM |
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mrspetunia77
Back on Board.
Member since 10/06 1838 total posts
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Ally
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
in an ideal world, i'd love a piece of jewelry or something special to mark the day. but, right now i'd rather save the $ which we will surely need for dc.
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| Posted 3/14/08 3:47 PM |
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I don't understand the negativity about it. I got one and it was a very nice thing to do and I had no reason to turn it down. I doubt any of us would turn away a nice gift with a nice intention. My husband did not know what it was called. He got me a gift, something that I liked. He wanted to thank me for having endured a rough few months. It's a baby shoe charm with pave diamonds.
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| Posted 3/14/08 8:45 PM |
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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
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Ali
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
I don't understand the negativity about it. I got one and it was a very nice thing to do and I had no reason to turn it down. I doubt any of us would turn away a nice gift with a nice intention.
Honestly i don't think there's anything wrong with that. What i personally find tacky is specifically telling/demanding your husband or s/o that you want a push present. That's what i think is too much. I just think that if the thought is there and it's genuine... that's great. But to request it... is a bit much. JMHO.
Like my husband says, where's my present for getting you sperminated? 
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| Posted 3/14/08 10:27 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
When we had our daughter DH gave me a gift from him and her the day we were leaving the hospital. It was a piece of jewelry that I'd wanted for a while and he'd wanted to get me, but he wanted to wait for a significant event to give it to me.
When we had our son I didn't get anything, but I was not upset at all.
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| Posted 3/14/08 10:35 PM |
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ckdk
My girls
Member since 5/05 7027 total posts
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Cheryl
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
I didn't ask for anything but I did get great gifts both times
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| Posted 3/15/08 7:06 AM |
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browneyedgirl
family is all that matters
Member since 6/06 6513 total posts
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browneyes
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by ~Colleen~
If someone's DH/SO wants to give the mother of their child a gift, so be it...but to label it "push present" sounds so tacky to me.
i totally agree!!! my DS will be my present!
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| Posted 3/15/08 11:21 AM |
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
Member since 5/05 16555 total posts
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I know that God exsists, I held her in my arms...
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
I have to say here that I don't think the idea is tacky. Think about what you have endured for the alast 10 months. (we all know by now the 9 month thing is BS)
I didn't "demand" a gift, but my DH wanted to get me something. He gave it to me for Christmas, so it's not like he ran out to buy it after DD was born.
It was something simple. I think to say you HAVE to get something is one thing, but when your DH wants to, that's another.
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| Posted 3/15/08 11:46 AM |
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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
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Ali
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by saraH
It was something simple. I think to say you HAVE to get something is one thing, but when your DH wants to, that's another.
I agree.
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| Posted 3/15/08 12:04 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
Member since 12/05 23902 total posts
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Leslie
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Im sorry but this topic is getting a little old for me. It comes up time and time again. My response and opinion is never a popular one. If a man wants to get his wife a gift for having a child and she has input on that gift who cares?
Frankly, with what I have been through to have a child, I would be happy as heck to get a piece of jewelry as a celebration. DH is very well aware of how our whole process has taken its toll on me and changed me as a person - a bit for the better and in some ways has broken my heart. It doesnt mean I will love my child any less because he puts an enamel baby shoe around my neck. It is his joy to make me happy.
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| Posted 3/15/08 12:07 PM |
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by Goldi0218
It doesnt mean I will love my child any less because he puts an enamel baby shoe around my neck.
EXACTLY.
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| Posted 3/15/08 12:53 PM |
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burberrygirl
so happy!!
Member since 1/07 2091 total posts
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Mommy
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
dh bought me one. A diamond necklace with 2 hearts.
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| Posted 3/15/08 1:00 PM |
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GaknTak
He has my heart
Member since 12/07 1379 total posts
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Tracy
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
I think that having the baby alone is a gift in itself. So no Im not expecting anything from DH. I do however request an italian hero, runny over easy egg, cookie dough ice cream and whatever else i can think of
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| Posted 3/15/08 1:08 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by MrsSteflily
Not going to happen here and that's more than okay with me. I don't see any reason for it.
I agree. When I said something to DH kidding around, he said you got 7 months off, that's your present
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| Posted 3/15/08 1:21 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
I don't understand the negativity about it. I got one and it was a very nice thing to do and I had no reason to turn it down. I doubt any of us would turn away a nice gift with a nice intention. My husband did not know what it was called. He got me a gift, something that I liked. He wanted to thank me for having endured a rough few months. It's a baby shoe charm with pave diamonds.
I am more at the term "push present"....I think the idea is great but the name 
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| Posted 3/15/08 3:53 PM |
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Member since 5/05 6530 total posts
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Lisa
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
Posted by stephanief
I am more at the term "push present"....I think the idea is great but the name
I agree. I think the term "push present" is awful. I think receiving a gift in honor of the birth of your child is lovely. Necessary? no Expected? no Appreciated? yes!
I got princess cut diamond studs, for giving him a princess (though apparently he bought them before I gave birth, so I was getting them even if I had a boy ).
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| Posted 3/15/08 6:57 PM |
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johnsae
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
I did. I got a pair of Gucci sunglasses...stupid to some, but for me it was a GREAT excuse to ask for something nice after all the months of hard work!!
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| Posted 3/15/08 7:01 PM |
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Re: Push Presents (poll)
I had a C-section so the name was not appropriate to me anyway. People come up with so many excuses to give gifts but this particular one takes a lot of backlash here on LIF. I have a piece of jewelry that DH got me, and it comforts me to wear it, esp. when I have to be away from my baby. It does not matter to me what anyone calls it.
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| Posted 3/15/08 11:34 PM |
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