To wish DH had given me a push present...?

[deliakate]

A small part of me feels aggrieved that he didn't. He used to be so generous.......

LOL at Tidey too!!

Not so keen on the Ejaculation Present mind...

I'm suprised that the majority think it is that unusual to get a present after the birth of a DC. DH gave me an eternity ring and earings after the birth of DD and DS1 and didn't think it was either unusual or weird/hideous/revolting.

Don't much like the term "push present" though and of course one should never expect a gift....

so, you mean, no diamond ring or, erm pearl necklace fell out of your vagina after birth?

push present - what are you a brood mare?

revolting concept.

Nowt wrong there tinkerbellesmuse, it's the expectation, disappointment and chiding of men that galls generally. My MIL turned up the day after an em cs with lots of comfy front opening nighties and pyjamas, huge knickers, DVDs, chocolates and a soft and cuddly dressing gown. Unexpected and bloody brilliant.

Love means never having to say 'Sorry about the stitches darling, have a bracelet to compensate for the baby inheriting my abnormally large head'.

boke at "push present"

I'm getting a Wii from DH after his latest offspring vacates my body/ But I think thats less a "push present" and more of a "jeez you let yourself go this time you wobbly mare" present.

Yuk, yuk and thrice yuck.

Would it be possible to delete any further posts with any mention of 'push presents'.

YABU for expecting a present and for using that foul term.

Really - bleurgh.

What a horrible expression. You got a baby, what the hell else do you want?

As I remember from my days reading Maternity Mags, this would be one of those things that happen to the aspirational couples gracing the pages - there solely to persuade you to spend loads of cash on useless baby equipment you don't need. (i.e "When Jonty was born, Jeremy bought me the most darling 30ft yacht. He persuaded the Midwives to hide it inside my Bounty pack as a surprise! We sailed it round the Greek Islands on Jonty's first birthday...and I remember after we threw anchor, he clambered out of the hold, clutching a Tiffany box between his teeth....etc etc").

I didn't merit a gifty when either of my two were born - didn't even get any flowers either (although I have to say that miffed me a bit!)

I've just asked DP why he didn't get me a gift after our DC were born and he just looked baffled and said 'Was I supposed to?'

Yuck.

If your DP/DH wants to buy you a gift, then lovely. You were doing him a favour by having a baby though, were you?!

at push present

ROFL at slashed open present.

I got a push present (pearls) for DD but no slashed open present for DS. Maybe DH did not think that I deserved it since the surgeon did all the work.

I had the most wonderful "push present" from my DH.

Our beautiful DD.

Are you getting the point yet OP?

YABU

pooexplosions - a Wii is a great gift! Far more exciting than earrings.

Does anyone know a more acceptable term for "thankyou for making me a Dad" gifts? I've always thought 'push present' wasn't nice.

And if you don't get them for having a baby, when do you get eternity rings? Or do most of your families save that for 'significant' wedding anniversaries?

Thinking about it, mine was more of a "sucked out with a good old heave ho on a plunger" present.

I've never heard of a push present ..the things you learn on MN

I bought myself an eternity ring (dh doesn't see the point of diamonds ). Just one random saturday when I saw one in a jewellers shop.

How about a "guilt ridden, sorry the fruit of my loins messed up your nethers and your stomach muscles will never be the same again" present?

Eternity rings from the same 7th circle of hell as push presents really. Why does it need a name? A present is a present. Except when you demand it, then it's just spoilt.

Am with Tinkerbellesmuse on this one. Surprised at the amount of people not to have heard of this. I got an eternity ring from DH when DS was born.
A lot of my friends received something. Peer pressure methinks.

and no, am not american, nor is DH.

LOL I got some speakers for my Ipod. DH managed to pack that in the car as well as everything else when I was in labour without me knowing. He presented it to me a few hours after the birth, and although my heart melts at the thought, the reality was

'I've always wanted some speakers and they're very nice but I don't think my latch is right'

deliakate, where are you MNing from? Are push presents the norm there? I must admit I have never heard the term before, nor am I aware of it happening under another name either here in England or back in Scotland. Why is it bothering you that he didn't? Is it because you feel he should have, or are people around you asking what you got?