The Push Present Debate.

The debate has begun.  When I first brought up the idea of a "push present" to the husband, he kind of gave me this weird side-look (Furrowed eyebrows and all).  Of course, he had no clue what a push present was.  I didn't expect him to, I mean, he is still learning all the baby lingo.  But don't you worry, I filled him in.  A few days later he told me that he had done his own "research" and that this whole idea of a push-present is slightly ridiculous.  I gently reminded him, "Honey, will you be pushing out a watermelon out of a donut hole, or will I?"  It is safe to say that I pretty much won that argument.

You don't know what a push present is?  Well, according to an article on www.parents.com, it's a present your hubs gets you for carrying and generally pushing the baby out.  Obviously, I haven't actually experienced labor and delivery.  However, I will.  And yes, before you say anything, I know my sweet baby girl will be present enough.  Now, a little spoiling never hurt anyone, right?  Right!

I may or may not have sent my husband that photo on a random day.  You know, dropping small and subtle hints about what I would like to receive as a push present.  Too forward? Perhaps.  Being able to carry and sustain a human life is one of life's greatest blessings. There is no greater gift than that of being a woman, of being a mother and ultimately bringing a life into this world.  

A part of me knows that what awaits me is going to challenge me in ways I cannot even imagine.  The reward will be worth all the exhaustion, the sweat, and maybe even a few tears.  Women are strong, our bodies are made specifically for this purpose.  And, as I anxiously await the moment in which I will be called to perform the most difficult task of my life, I can't help but think that a little spoiling is more than okay.

What do you think?  To push-present or not to push-present?