Welcoming a new baby in the family is a very special event in any couple’s life. Giving a gift to the mother as a gesture of gratitude and keepsake has become very popular in recent years. For those not familiar with the term, a “push” present is a gift a father gives to the mother on the occasion of giving birth to their child. The present can be gifted either before or after the baby is born, or even in the delivery room.

Jewelry is a very popular push present. It can be made even more special and personalized by incorporating the baby’s birthstone. In this month’s Meaning of Jewelry segment, we feature Leslie Afolabi’s gift from her husband after their second baby – Lewa was born in July.

We asked Leslie the following questions –

When did you first get your jewelry and what was your reaction?

I got my Ruby ring shortly after my second daughter was born and I absolutely loved the gesture from my husband and the custom created ring with Lewa’s birthstone.

Did you wear your ring right away? Do you wear it all the time or for special occasions?  

I wore it as soon as the swelling in my hands went down and wear it for special occasions.

What meaning does your jewelry have for you?

The ring is my baby girl Lewa’s birthstone –  Ruby and will forever be a reminder of the amazing day she came into this world. When she grows up and moves away I will always have my ring to make me feel close to her. This ring will always remind me of my baby girl.

Is this something you will pass on to your daughter?

I will definitely be giving this ring to my second daughter.  If she has a July baby it will be the perfect!

We love this new tradition of the push present as a keepsake to remember the special day your child is born. We enjoyed being part of the journey to create Leslie’s custom made Ruby ring with her daughter’s July birthstone, especially knowing how she will forever cherish this ring as a reminder of the day her daughter made her debut in the world.