15 ‘Presents’ I’d Rather Have Than A Push Present

“Push presents,” one of many irksome words from the list of ever increasing mommy vocabulary, are a load of malarkey. Furthermore malarkey-tastic is the notion that a diamond encrusted fill in the blank is your “earned” carrot/present for reproducing. Some ladies may be pleased as pie to have a wad of sapphires following the birth of the child. But if we’re talking “presents” — and not just what is straight expected — I’d rather have a mess of this:

1. A partner who helps

2. Homemade meals that I did not make

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3. A parent who helps

4. Cozy cashmere à la Kate Middleton

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5. A sibling who helps

6. A sleep doula

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7. A mother-in-law/father-in-law who helps

8. A friendly maid to keep the house looking decent

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9. A sister-in-law/brother-in-law who helps

10. Some fabulous and helpful lactation coaching

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11. A cousin who helps

12. A laundress who specializes in ironing

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13. A neighbor who helps

14. A dishwasher that never, ever, ever, EVER breaks down

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15. A friend who helps

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