The term ‘push present’

[Anonymous]

It’s so gross.

[Anonymous]

I have never heard this term before. Is it a regional thing? A generational thing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard this term before. Is it a regional thing? A generational thing?

It’s like a suburban striver thing. So tacky

[Anonymous]

How about "just popped out" present?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard this term before. Is it a regional thing? A generational thing?

+1. What in the world.

[Anonymous]

I'm always happy to have a drama free discussion on this topic. LOL

[Anonymous]

I think this is something Utah blogger moms have made popular.

[Anonymous]

If it's traditional in your culture, then by all means, carry on. If it's not traditional, as in most of the US, asking for a push present is tacky and greedy. It's like a payment for having a baby. So transactional and gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard this term before. Is it a regional thing? A generational thing?

No idea, heard it 30+ years ago (in DC) when someone at work had a baby. I was young, clueless and single at the time.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is the kind of thing people who have babymoons do. Plus it all has to be IG-worthy - or at least in their minds.

Yes it’s for people who do babymoons and refer to their fetus by their future name the entire pregnancy. “Shelby is the size of a mango”. They call themselves preggo and their children kiddos.

They probably had a "spontaneous" choreographed flash mob at their wedding.

And minimoons and pre-moons and destination bachelorette parties and four bridal showers.

Nothing wrong with push presents. The cringe part is calling them push presents and talking about them on social media.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is the kind of thing people who have babymoons do. Plus it all has to be IG-worthy - or at least in their minds.

Yes it’s for people who do babymoons and refer to their fetus by their future name the entire pregnancy. “Shelby is the size of a mango”. They call themselves preggo and their children kiddos.

They probably had a "spontaneous" choreographed flash mob at their wedding.

And minimoons and pre-moons and destination bachelorette parties and four bridal showers.

Nothing wrong with push presents. The cringe part is calling them push presents and talking about them on social media.

So you really just don’t like people who travel…?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it's traditional in your culture, then by all means, carry on. If it's not traditional, as in most of the US, asking for a push present is tacky and greedy. It's like a payment for having a baby. So transactional and gross.

I think it’s reasonably traditional in the US to buy a durable gift like jewelry to commemorate the birth of a child.

[Anonymous]

Never had a baby, but I can't imagine thinking I need a diamond pendant to remember I did.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is the kind of thing people who have babymoons do. Plus it all has to be IG-worthy - or at least in their minds.

Yes it’s for people who do babymoons and refer to their fetus by their future name the entire pregnancy. “Shelby is the size of a mango”. They call themselves preggo and their children kiddos.

Why is the term "kiddo" so irritating? I hate hate hate it. I'm fine with "doggo," which is basically the same thing.

I'm the opposite. Kiddo doesn't bother me, but I hate doggo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I for some reason find this term to be so tacky and cheesy. Am I alone?

Hate the term, and the sentiment behind it.

(I also think it plays into a misogynistic view of women, as gold diggers).

Worst of all, it cheapens the incredible blessing that it is to have a child.