Present for you (from self or DH) after baby

[ohgillian]

I'm thinking about buying myself a present once little one arrives. Did you, and if so, what did you get?

(I'm not into the idea of asking DH for a "push present" -- if I want something, I'm just going to get it for myself -- but if you are the push present type, what was it?)

I am considering:

- Frye Boots
- A tallis (jewish prayer shawl -- I don't have one of my own)

I can't really think of other ideas right now.

[gibbinator]

I bought a whole bunch of new (nursing) clothes. We usually don't have much by way of a budget for new clothes so it was a treat to go shopping.

[BAMFMrsB]

My "Pull Present" (since I had a C-sec... hahhaha) was a locket so I can put babyBAMF's pic inside ;D

[kittycatlove]

Mine was a combination "push"/first Mother's Day present, even though DS was born in April. I got a pair of earrings.

[Deleted]

Either diamond studs or a tennis bracelet. I've wanted both for a long time but have resisted making the plunge. But it may be delayed until the following Christmas depending on the move.

[Deleted]

A new laptop. Sadly, this is a "need" and not really a "present."

I wish it was a new car :-) but I'd kill my H if he bought a new vehicle without my input.

I like the Frye boots idea. Or jewelry is always good.

[caramia17]

My birthday was right before my due date. DH got me a diamond solitare necklace and told me it was for DD, but that I could "borrow" it for 20 years or so.

We will pick a milestone on which to give it to her (college/grad school graduation, etc.) and I like the idea of her having something her dad picked out for her before she was even born.

I wear the necklace every day.

[ohgillian]

Oct 31, 2012 8:59:45 GMT -5 caramia17 said:

My birthday was right before my due date. DH got me a diamond solitare necklace and told me it was for DD, but that I could "borrow" it for 20 years or so.
We will pick a milestone on which to give it to her (college/grad school graduation, etc.) and I like the idea of her having something her dad picked out for her before she was even born.

I wear the necklace every day.

That's cute. Although not as cute as your adorable siggy pic!

[caramia17]

Thank you. I need to change it...she is a big girl now! No more baby!

[froggy76]

I got another ring identical to my wedding band, so I can have one on each side of my engagement ring.

[Brie]

I got a diamond and sapphire (C's birthstone) ring from H.

After I pushed for 3.5 hours he also bought me a Belgian waffle maker I'd been eyeing out of sheer guilt, LOL.

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Hoping that DH gets the push present I've been suggesting (garnet eternity band, which should be baby's birthstone). ;D

I've also suggested we get a new DSLR camera for a Christmas/birth gift.

[pugz]

well, I kind of went on a shopping spree at Target after the baby was born but I have no idea what I spent $700 on in a month or if I actually bought anything for me.

I ended up getting a new laptop shortly after her birth when I spilled milk all over my old one and fried the keyboard :\

[satama]

I got a necklace that was the baby's birthstone for DS1e and when we got home I got a giant basket full of things I couldn't have while pregnant: wine, kahlua drinks, candy (I had GD) and a gift certificate for a massage. That was an awesome present.

After DS2 my husband had a fridge full of wine and several boxes of cadbury eggs for me.

No massage the second time, but I already had a full spa day (haircut, nails, massage) two days before my scheduled csection the second time. That was amazing.

[niki]

My husband gave me this charm for my charm bracelet: www.bluenile.com/sterling-silver-charm-sapphire-baby-shoe_6509

[egishere]

Hell yes I bought myself some stuff and I deserved it! TB Reva flats and a Marc Jacobs purse. DH got me diamond stud earrings.

[jenn248]

We'll likely be buying a second car before the kiddo arrives; does that count?

I wouldn't mind getting a piece of jewelry with the baby's birthstone (garnet, which has always been my favorite birthstone), but I will see if I can justify spending the money when the time comes.

[marclovesme]

DH bought me diamond studs that I wear almost every day. I told him his gift was a baby, lol.

FWIW, I did not ask for a present, so it was a nice surprise.

[Deleted]

DH bought me a nice Coach purse for xmas (which was the month after DS1 was born) in blue. It was large enough that I could throw a couple toys or diapers in there if I needed to. A stylish "mom purse", I guess. It was my xmas gift, but nicer than we usually do for xmas.

[liveintheville]

We each got watches. He got his while I was pregnant with Kid 1, after we found out it was a boy. He has watches passed down from his grandfather and father.
He did get me diamond earrings for christmas that year, though.

I got a watch with kid 2, even though it was another boy. Because I wanted one.

[ohgillian]

Here's what I'm gathering: everyone but me is into jewelry!

[cricketwife]

Gillian, I definitely think that you should get the tallis. I personally think this type of "gift" (even if you buy it for yourself) should be something of some sort of permance. Frye boots, buy them if you want to, but to connect the birth of your child to your tallis seems much more meaningful.

[drloretta]

Nope. DH got me a necklace I wanted for mother's day (2 months after DD came home), but it wasn't specifically a gift for me as a push-present type of thing (besides she didn't come out of me, ha ha). You can say paying our ginormous match fee was gift enough.

[froggy76]

Oct 31, 2012 18:21:12 GMT -5 @littlemoxie said:

Oct 31, 2012 12:58:46 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

Here's what I'm gathering: everyone but me is into jewelry!

I'm actually not that into it (we originally went in looking for a stand in wedding ring since I can't wear mine anymore), but it's something that is long-lasting and meaningful and will keep it's value over time. Even if I only bust it out a few times a year, it will be nice forever (and maybe something we can pass on, especially if it's a girl).

Yup. I'm not huge into jewelry, but I figure it is something that I'll always have to commemorate DD's birth. Getting a pair of boots or a purse for the occassion makes no sense to me.

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DH got me a spa package for a massage, facial, mani and pedi.

I say the Tallis is the way to go for you...seems like it would be a very meaningful token to remember the birth.

[Deleted]

I've never gotten anything for childbirth...WTF? I've been getting screwed out of gifts all this time . DH likes buying me jewelry, I dislike getting it because I loose it. I've lost thousands in jewelry the last 10yrs. I honestly want nothing, I can't even think of anything to get myself. Well I want a gigantic SUV like an Escalade, Suburban, etc. Don't think I'll be getting that as a self-given nor push present though or I'll take a mommy makeover head to toe body lift--don't think I'll get that either!

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I bought a locket w/ DS's birthstone on it. DH had it engraved w/ DS's name and birthdate. I love that it's a special thing about DS that we both contributed to.

[Deleted]

DH gave me a pair of diamond studs while I was in the hospital with DD. I was pleasantly surprised. I don't think he's ever heard the term push presant before, lol.

I like the Tallis idea. I'd go with that or some jewelry, something that will last a long time.

[lishie]

When I was pregnant with my first child, I bought myself (putting on my flame suit) a short black mink jacket to wear after the baby arrived.

I love it and each time I wear it I think about buying it right before DS1 was born and it makes me happy to think of the pregnancy and my preschooler as an infant.

[Deleted]

DH bought me a ring with an infinity symbol on it diamonds. I love it.