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SANNA · ‎04-23-2010

@jonbon wrote:
I did receive gifts of jewelry (earrings) from my husband after the births of both of my children, but I had never heard of a "push present" until more recently. I guess the difference in my family is that my parents came from very humble backgrounds and never gifted anything material to me worth as much as diamond earrings (or, for that matter, a set of baby furniture). They were very generous people, but it simply wasn't customary to give expensive gifts (for any occasion). If something like that would be customary in your family, have at it, I guess!

I also grew up with very limited means, in a communist country ,where we all had very limited means, where we had no concept of diamond engagement rings, luxury homes,cars( any jalopy was a luxury). Food was limited, good clothing was limited, the toys were ugly and scarce. Toilet paper was a luxury. I delivered my princess at public hospital with 7 other women in the room, no anesthesia, no shower, no privacy,no family visitats.

That’s communism and socialism for you.

Then we came to the USA and made it here. My daughter was 7 when we came.

We gave our daughter a fantastic education, gave her the royal wedding that we couldn’t have and I am going to give my princess those diamond earrings my parents couldn’t. And I am going to spoil my upcoming princess too. Because I earned that right and because I want to.

Merry Christmas

jonbon · ‎03-09-2010

@SANNA wrote:
@jonbon wrote:
I did receive gifts of jewelry (earrings) from my husband after the births of both of my children, but I had never heard of a "push present" until more recently. I guess the difference in my family is that my parents came from very humble backgrounds and never gifted anything material to me worth as much as diamond earrings (or, for that matter, a set of baby furniture). They were very generous people, but it simply wasn't customary to give expensive gifts (for any occasion). If something like that would be customary in your family, have at it, I guess!
I also grew up with very limited means, in a communist country ,where we all had very limited means, where we had no concept of diamond engagement rings, luxury homes,cars( any jalopy was a luxury). Food was limited, good clothing was limited, the toys were ugly and scarce. Toilet paper was a luxury. I delivered my princess at public hospital with 7 other women in the room, no anesthesia, no shower, no privacy,no family visitats.
That’s communism and socialism for you.
Then we came to the USA and made it here. My daughter was 7 when we came.
We gave our daughter a fantastic education, gave her the royal wedding that we couldn’t have and I am going to give my princess those diamond earrings my parents couldn’t. And I am going to spoil my upcoming princess too. Because I earned that right and because I want to.
Merry Christmas

As I said, if it is the custom in your family, and you have the means to do so (which it sounds like you do), you should absolutely give whatever you like. I hope you daughter enjoys her diamond earrings. Merry Christmas to you, as well.

speedy girl · ‎06-03-2018

I have always bought my daughters a personal present just for them every time they have given birth. I know it's called a push present now, but for me it's just a little love gift from their Mom.

GoneButNotForgotten · ‎03-29-2020

@SANNA wrote:
@agb80 wrote:
Didn't the husband already give her a push present?
They gave each other the gift of love and the bundle of joy. But this is my daughter who will get the amazing privilege of getting her belly cut open.

1) Well at least she'll have a baby to show for her hard work.

2) A C-section is no joke, especially in these days of "get the baby delivered and out of the hospital ASAP". This isn't a new development; 30+ years ago my friend had a C-section and they sent her home 2 days later even though her temperature was a little over 100 degrees.

3) On the other hand, there are probably millions of women/babies who would have died with a Cesearan section.

My best wishes to you, your daughter, the baby, and everyone else involved. <3

GoneButNotForgotten · ‎03-29-2020

@Lucky Charm wrote:
I agree with your husband who said it was unnecessary and wasteful.

Maybe the diamond earrings presented to her on Mother's Day, since this is the first.

I had no idea Costco sold jewelry. Diamonds, emeralds, oh my!

Here's an interesting fact you may not know: Costco really DOES sell some very expensive jewelry and I've seen signs that the versions in the display cases are FAKES--probably to deter smash-and-grab type thefts.