Post by hbomdiggity on Mar 28, 2015 17:28:07 GMT -5
I know some people hate the term and/or idea.
We aren't big gift exchangers and I would have assumed h would think I'm crazy at the mere suggestion. But either his coworkers have told him its a thing or he is using to justify a purchase for himself, but he asked what I want.
I also just got a huge raise and my birthday is within a month of my due date. So call it a push present or something else, I guess I'm looking for ideas. Budget would be $500-1k.
Post by starburst604 on Mar 28, 2015 17:49:53 GMT -5
I didn't care about that, but apparently H was also informed by someone that this would be necessary. He was sincerely worried about it too, which I found funny. I think he thought something like diamond earrings were required but lol, that is not in the budget. He ended up surprising me with a Marc Jacobs diaper bag which is great because 1) I wasn't seeing any bags I really liked at the usual registry stores and 2) despite that I would never think to go buy a fancy one. I asked how he got the idea, how replied that he went to Nordstrom because he knows it's a nice store. He stood at the escalator like a deer in headlights, with no clue what to look for. A sales associate asked if he needed help, he told her the purpose of the gift and she lead him to handbags and showed him the selection and he chose one he thought I'd like. He chose wisely!
I'll probably pick out a piece of jewelry incorporating birthstones when/if we have a second kid.
DH sold all of his Walking Dead comics and we are using the money for push presents. He got himself a PS4, and eventually I'm going to get a vitamix blender.
I'm not expecting one. H bought me an iPad for Christmas, which was more than we were spending on each other, because I had mentioned it would be nice to have a tablet when the baby arrives.
Post by runblondie26 on Mar 28, 2015 19:14:37 GMT -5
DH has gotten me a new piece of jewelry with the baby's birthstone for the last 2 babies. Hoping I can keep my early September due date. This one will be sapphire : )
Post by spankswife on Mar 28, 2015 19:56:44 GMT -5
Well with DD I got a birthstone ring. It's emerald (her bs) and (tiny) diamonds. It was also 4 days before Mother's Day so it was a combo. This baby's bs will be diamond, so I have a feeling my old ring will cover that already.
Oh wait, I am also buying myself a lladro. My dad bought me one for all of my life milestones, but he has since passed away, so DH and I agreed we should still buy one. Idk if that counts.
I'm not expecting one, but I have half-jokingly said that if he wanted to get me a push present, an eternity band with the baby's birthstone (expected to be rubies) to stack with my ering and wedding band would be acceptable.
Post by centralsquare on Mar 28, 2015 20:48:20 GMT -5
DH surprised me with another wedding band; my original is all diamond, and this one alternates diamonds/sapphires. He knew I wanted one eventually, as my grandmother had worn a similar one as a "guard ring" on top of her wedding set. I had no idea he was getting it for me, and it was a lovely surprise.
I'm buying myself a stack of rings, one with each of my babies' birth stones. MH is not one for gifts. After being married this long I've learned it's not worth expecting anything and I should just buy it myself. I've wanted bands like this since my first was born, but they're almost always on sale buy 2 get 1 free, so I waited until number three.
Post by hbomdiggity on Mar 28, 2015 21:21:42 GMT -5
I like the idea of another ring to stack with my wedding band and e-ring, but it's a June baby so the pearl won't work (and I already have nice pearl jewelry) and I'm not seeing much for moonstone or alexandrite alternatives :-(
Post by yourmother on Mar 28, 2015 22:05:39 GMT -5
I really wanted one from the beginning and had given my DH ideas on birthstone jewelry (eternity stackable ring with baby's birthstone + diamonds or earrings with birthstone). He gave me beautiful earrings with Sapphires and diamonds for Christmas to signify our son.
At this point, a push present has been pushed to the back burner since my DH was unexpectedly laid off and hasn't found employment yet. I'm certainly not expecting or even wanting a push present this year. I'm am just so thrilled with becoming a mom (finally!) and while I wouldn't mind a gift, right now our money is better spent elsewhere for Baby or saved.
I like the idea of another ring to stack with my wedding band and e-ring, but it's a June baby so the pearl won't work (and I already have nice pearl jewelry) and I'm not seeing much for moonstone or alexandrite alternatives
Just get what you like. I'm a june baby and hate the Pearl. It's not a gemstone!
I hate the name but will definately be getting a gift. I think I want one of the coordinate bracelets with the lat/long of where baby is born. I want one from where we got married too. Or maybe a ring. TBD I still have some time to think about it.
I don't really like the concept or the name and I'm not expecting anything. But the baby is due around my birthday and Mother's Day so I guess we'll see. With all the money were already spending getting ready for baby, I hate the idea that a fancy, jewelry present is expected. Kind of like wedding presents to each other. Isn't the milestone event good enough?
I don't think H even knows this exists. He had to ask me the other day what the term was for a pre-baby vacation (babymoon). I'm not going to bring it up unless he says something.
I don't think H even knows this exists. He had to ask me the other day what the term was for a pre-baby vacation (babymoon). I'm not going to bring it up unless he says something.
I don't think H even knows this exists. He had to ask me the other day what the term was for a pre-baby vacation (babymoon). I'm not going to bring it up unless he says something.
Ha! I hate that term too.
I hate the word babymoon too! I am calling our trip to Hawaii just a vacation. Lol.
Post by liverandonions on Mar 29, 2015 9:13:52 GMT -5
This wasn't a "push" present but it was what I got after the birth of my daughter-I'll likely just get another charm for my son. You have to wait for at least 3 months because their fingerprints have to form. It has her name and DOB on the back.
I'm like 99% certain MH has never heard this term and has no idea what it means. So probably not unless one of his friends tells him.
We aren't big gift givers and generally plan trips or activities in lieu of things. He did get me a prenatal massage for Christmas when I was like 6 weeks pregnant in spite of a 'no presents' agreement which surprised me so I wouldn't totally exclude the possibility he'll get something.
I think I am getting my engagement ring and wedding band reset and upgraded for our 5 year anniversary next month. I don't expect anything else on top of that.
I like the idea of another ring to stack with my wedding band and e-ring, but it's a June baby so the pearl won't work (and I already have nice pearl jewelry) and I'm not seeing much for moonstone or alexandrite alternatives
Just get what you like. I'm a june baby and hate the Pearl. It's not a gemstone!
I am a June baby and we are also light amethyst. A lavender purple gemstone. At least it was when I was a kid. That's the only stone I ever got.
Just get what you like. I'm a june baby and hate the Pearl. It's not a gemstone!
I am a June baby and we are also light amethyst. A lavender purple gemstone. At least it was when I was a kid. That's the only stone I ever got.
Also a June baby - it always was an alexandrite when I was growing up. Natural ones are ridiculously expensive and pretty rare, (and I think they're more green than purple - the purple tend to be man-made, I believe) so I suspect that's why at some point it was switched more widely to pearl. [/pedantic]
I have no expectations for a push present, but since both me and the baby will have June birthdays, I would like a nice ring or pendant with natural alexandrite somewhere down the road.