The term is dumb but whatever. DH heard of it from friends and asked what I wanted. I couldn't think of anything at the time so I said surprise me. He flew down my BFF and sent me on a spa day with her. Then, he sent me to the mall to try on and buy multiple pairs of CLs. I left with two pairs that I still wear to work these days. Basically, it was just a day for me, which was highly appreciated after the newborn haze. He did give me a necklace with a pendant that has DS1's name and birth date inscribed on it for Mother's Day the year he was born. I want a matching one for DS2.
Post by carolinagirl831 on Mar 29, 2015 20:36:33 GMT -5
For dd 2 years ago we went to St Martin for a "baby moon" and while there, I picked out a David yurman ring. It's happens to be the same color as dds birthstone, but that is a coincidence. I love it, I kinda just used the push present idea to more justify getting it . This time, dd is an april baby, and I told DH it's the perfect time to get me those diamond studs I want . Jk, unfortunately not in the budget right now. I did pick out a $$$ newborn photogragher and we are having a family photo session, I told DH I'm happy with that.
Last time around I told DH I wanted fancy newborn pics and he balked at the price and we decided to buy a nice camera instead. Afterwards we called it my push present.
This time I've declared I want a deep freezer so that is my "push present" but I want one regardless of the newborn and just used it as an excuse to get my way.
MIL is freaking out that DH has not bought me a push present yet (I'm 19 weeks). FIL bought her two crazy huge expensive rings for both her boys.
DH tried to point out to her that large jewelry doesn't suit me and that I don't wear much at all. It's going over her head.
I think I would rather get an ipad or a new camera. Or a bedroom set. I so want to be an adult and have an actual coordinating bedroom set. But no, DH wants to renovate the basement and we need to replace the furnace. I strongly dislike having a pragmatic DH sometimes.
I'm not expecting anything. I'm another one due the week of my birthday and my H has a hard enough time most years picking out a birthday gift for me. I usually buy myself something and tell him it's my birthday gift. This year I picked out a new purse, and we're getting professional newborn photos done, so I think that should cover it
If H finds it necessary (I really don't) I will suggest upgrading my diamond earrings I already have. The store has a buyback policy if you upgrade to something that costs 25% more so it wouldn't be a huge cost but something I would get almost daily use of and love.
Not sure. I admit I don't love Hobbes' anticipated birth stone (citrine/topaz).
Calvin's family is big on "mother's rings," and I already told him that's not so much my jam. I already stack 3 rings on my wedding ring finger (e-ring, wedding band, and anniversary band), and I have several right hand rings that I rotate. So maybe he will surprise me with something different, maybe not. I'm not feeling strongly about it.