https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 02:07:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-24205 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:12:16 +0000 mrs. wagon 24205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard about it during pregnancy and Rob Sr. surprised me a few weeks before our due date with a pair of diamond studs. We were so young and broke when we got married that we didn't buy each other any wedding gifts at all, and all my jewelry was super cheap (think Claire's CZ and fake pearl... but not even that nice because I bought it on ebay from China). We always half-joked that I should have gotten a pair of diamond earrings that day, and he should have gotten a watch. (I got him a Movado for our 5th anniversary last year.)</p> <p>When he gave them to me, I was so shocked and cried immediately. I was especially touched because I was so miserably uncomfortable in my last month of pregnancy, and I was so anxious to get the baby out already, so the earrings gave me a little bit of distraction and reward to finish the pregnancy and go through my difficult labor. The day I got them I put them on, and to this day I've only taken them off to clean them. </p> <p>So my opinion about push presents is that it was probably invented by the diamond industry (like engagement rings, tennis bracelets, anniversary bands, journey pendants, etc etc etc) but I think it's a very sweet pick-me-up for a future daddy to present to the future mommy. The baby is, of course, the ultimate gift, but I felt like I was growing and producing the baby for Rob Sr, so he showed his appreciation to me with this thoughtful gift that he had wanted to buy me for so long, and that is the best thing about it. Just like my engagement ring, wedding ring, and 1st anniversary band, I never take them off because they're a daily reminder and I love them and what they represent.</p> <p>Why do I always write a novel??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-24197 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:03:20 +0000 BabyBear 24197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I understand now, but I haven't heard of it until this post. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-24116 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:38:46 +0000 Panda 24116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Adia: Some tabloids are saying she's 6 weeks along (well, as of last week) but nothing official or reliable. I sort of doubt it... for one thing, that's a HUGE leak, and it's so early on- some women don't even know they're pregnant that early... the speculation started because she declined to taste peanut paste somewhere.... um, so maybe she doesn't like peanuts? Whatever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-24077 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:53:44 +0000 Miss Adia 24077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wait...isn't Kate pregnant? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-24033 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:11:47 +0000 lemondrop 24033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, a year ago when my SIL had my twin nephews, she got a ring and bracelet with their birthstone. </p> <p>I say why not, pregnancy is a hell of a lot of work! Puking every day for 2 months, the aches, pains, and right now dealing with a numb hand- it is all worth it, but not easy! </p> <p>Mine mainly will be a necklace with our boy's name and birthdate on it from The Vintage Pearl, more as a mommy keepsake. </p> <p>As a bonus I get a new laptop, but that is also Christmas/my birthday/me starting to work out of the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23943 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:43:07 +0000 LinzR 23943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard of it a long time ago, but am not sure where. I wouldn't mind getting one though :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23930 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:25:35 +0000 Panda 23930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: Ah, okay.</p> <p>Still, I think offering a push present to Kate before she's even pregnant is horrible! They're basically saying, hey, pop out this baby and I'll give you some cool stuff! But if you don't have a baby then nevermind. Not very sentimental, more like an attempted incentive. I really hope it's not true at all.</p> <p>I guess I get the concept now, it's nice if it's sentimental. But I'd rather spend the money on the kid so I won't even tell FI about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23884 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:52:44 +0000 yoursilverlining 23884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Many years ago my old boss gave his wife a big diamond-something (can’t remember what it was) as a push present, that was the first time I had ever heard about it. At the time, I sort of figured it was something only very wealthy women requested/received. I jokingly mentioned it to my husband and he said “ok! What do I get you?!” and really, who am I to argue with more gifts? ;-) I had planned to get a diamond band on our 5th wedding anniversary, but I think I’ll bump it up and ask for that as the “push present”. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23862 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:18:32 +0000 Pipers Mommy 23862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd heard of it before hellobee, I received a ring from my husband about a week after our daughter was born. he actually had her 'holding' it when he gave it to me. Very surprised and totally unexpected- I look at it as a keepsake that I'll cherish. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23852 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:06:32 +0000 Crisark 23852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never heard of it until this thread. I think it's silly.<br /> My gifts were my children being born healthy. Nothing else is needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23780 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:59:35 +0000 jennylynn 23780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never really heard of it being called a "push" present. But I think it's a sweet idea if it's something small and meaningful like a piece of jewelry. I'd be thrilled if my husband got me jewelry so I could have it forever. It'd be a nice keepsake. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23736 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:20:27 +0000 Mrs.KMM 23736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd heard of it awhile ago - I don't remember exactly where I first heard it but it was long before HB.</p> <p>I'm not sold on the idea though. Our baby seems to me like it should be the "push present" but I also certainly wouldn't say no to something nice. I'd definitely never expect a push present though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23730 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:07:57 +0000 MamaLove 23730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard of it! We always joke about it in my family. My husband's brother has given his wife diamond earrings and another piece of jewelry for her kids. </p> <p>I think it's sweet, and if it is a classic gift (like a watch or jewelry), I think it is very special. BUT at the same time, I'm not sure I'll want my hubs spending big money when we are about to have a baby. The logical side of me says we should save the money for the baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23699 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:27:08 +0000 safdxb 23699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard about push presents a few years ago. I told DH that I expected a push present and that it had to be something sentimental that he put a lot of thought into, this is something I will eventually give to my child. I also plan on giving him a daddy present, I figure he's had to put up with crazy hormonal me he deserves a gift as well :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23697 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:23:24 +0000 sandsandmore 23697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also voted no, but first heard about it on weddingbee. I still think it's silly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23692 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:20:09 +0000 Miss Adia 23692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>IN fact, the more I read about it, the more I'm convinced it was started by the diamond industry. lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23685 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:13:58 +0000 Miss Adia 23685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No offense to anyone, but WTF? You don't get a prize for doing something women have been doing for thousands of years. I'm sure this idea was pushed by the jewelry companies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23680 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:06:13 +0000 Rosie Girl 23680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23668 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:53:38 +0000 mrsjyw 23668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like PPs, I heard it on Rachel Zoe and here and also on Weddingbee. I don't expect a push present. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23663 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:49:55 +0000 HabesBabe 23663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard about it somewhere pre-Hellobee, and I think it's lame. It's just another "trend" that pops up on online forums, IMO (like candy buffets and vintage suitcases in photos, etc.). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before/page/2#post-23491 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:37:47 +0000 Bunny Baker 23491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never heard of this before. What an interesting concept. I think money will be tight when we have a baby though, so we'll have to forgo this. Although if the hubs thinks of it all on his own, I won't object! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23489 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:07:23 +0000 SugarplumsMom 23489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hadn't heard of it before until Hellobee. But now I've told my hubby all about it! =D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23478 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:27:20 +0000 looch 23478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gosh, i don't know when I heard about it to be honest, but def. before this board. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23463 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:13:07 +0000 BSB 23463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heard about it on weddingbee, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23445 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:29:59 +0000 cupcakemama 23445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had heard of it before. I think it's the term that is a new one. I like the idea, I think it's sweet but I see it just as a jewellery type thing ( or something that could become a family heirloom). Unfortunately my husband has not heard of the idea so I missed out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23440 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:17:18 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 23440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard of a push present before, but my husband had not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23430 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:25:57 +0000 Red 23430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I agree, baby is present enough. Seems kinda silly to me to arbitrarily invent another reason to buy gifts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23386 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:34:03 +0000 daniellemybelle 23386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've heard of "mommy rings" - a few women I know were given rings to wear on their right hand after the birth of a child. I honestly think if I have one, I'll call it my "mommy {jewelry}" over push present - sounds nicer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23354 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:24:18 +0000 ecogirl 23354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You would think I had since so many of my mommy friends are into that sort of thing but you can put me in the 'the baby is the greatest gift' category. Money isn't tight and lord knows he spoils me rotten but getting a material gift for giving birth seems a bit unsavory to me, I'm sorry. For me only, I mean. Yes I go through the discomfort and pain of carrying our child but I don't want a pat on the head and a pretty bauble for it.</p> <p>Of course if he would like to buy me something nice for no reason shortly after that would be fine :) haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tell-the-truth-had-you-heard-of-a-push-present-before#post-23345 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:53:03 +0000 eeh 23345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had heard about it before but I can't remember where exactly I learned of it for the first time. I'm not sure if I'll end up with one or not. My husband isn't the best in terms of gift giving. He always asks me what I want and I have to spell it out exactly for him. On the rare occasion that he does get me something as a surprise he can't keep from ruining the surprise. He just gets too excited. Case in point: he bought my engagement ring two years ago yesterday and intended on waiting until summer to propose but got to excited he did it the next Monday. Or, when he bought my birthday present last year he was trying so hard to keep it a surprise but he mentioned it in a random conversation one night. </p>