Bling bling...

I'm writing about a topic that puts me on a soapbox.
Recently I was asked if I would be receiving a 'Push Present'.
I wasn't sure what was meant by this and asked for clarification.
It was then explained to me that after 'pushing' our new child out into the world many women receive said 'Push Presents' in the form of some nice bling.
Ultimately, it's a gift from the husband because of everything you went through.

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Maybe it's just me (this is where the soapbox begins), but I wanted a baby just as much as my husband did.
We took the time to plan for this new stage of life and I did my research.
Granted I've been blessed with what I can only assume is the easiest pregnancy ever.
I don't expect my husband to give me any type of gift after our little blessing arrives.
I don't like my husband to think he owes me for doing him some favor for the last 30+ weeks (and counting).
I would hope that once my Bitsy Hitzy arrives that I will forget quickly about the labor pains and recovery.
I know that God engineered my body for this task and although the pain portion is a direct result of sin, I've at least been warned in the Bible that childbirth isn't easy.
Is it too much for me to say that my baby is enough.
I do not expect, nor do I want any bling come October 2 (or other date depending on her promptness to arrive).

My reaction to this question was as follows:
"No, there will not be a 'push present', in fact I'd be upset if my husband spent that kind of money, my 'push present' involves us getting out of student loan debt in 5 years vs. 50 years".

Someday when we don't owe money for our educations, when we are able to sock away more into savings, when we are preparing to renew our vows after 22 years of marriage....maybe then there will be some guilt free bling.
In the meantime, I'll praise God that he has provided me with a husband who wants children as much as I do, who wants to afford me the ability to be a stay at home mom, who desires for us to be debt free as much as I do, and who when he looks at me shows me he loves me with a twinkle in his eye that is the best form of bling I could ask for!

If you've received a 'Push Present' please know that that is something between you and your spouse and I in no way feel it is my place to say it's wrong.  It just doesn't fit our family.

I'm stepping off my soapbox.

I hope that I haven't offended anyone.

I hope you had a Blessed Thursday.