I need some help writing a thank you note with a apology too. I had to be taken to the emergency room in the middle of my baby shower and had to be there for two days over several pulled nerves. Help me please my husbands family and friends mean the world to me and I dont want them thinking im a drama queen about the whole thing.
2007-01-13 09:33:41 · 9 answers · asked by sweetlittlerowanandmia 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It's awfully kind of you to be thinking of others, particularly regarding the fact that your party was interrupted over an illness that cost you two days in the hospital. Maybe too kind in fact. It would be drama-queen-ish of you to make a big deal about this in a note; therefore, you should emphasize the nice time you had, the gifts you received, while de-emphasizing the interruption.
Did any of these family members visit you in the hospital, or do any other favors for your during your pulled-nerve illness? If so, add your gratitude for their favors and gifts to your thank-you for the shower, but don't apologize much, if at all, for having become ill in the first place.
For instance, "Dear M-I-L and F-I-L, Thank you very much for the shower and your gifts, which I will _____ (describe what you will do with the gift and be complimentary). And although I didn't expect my party to be carried over to the hospital, I really appreciate you visiting me there, and _____ (whatever else they did for you and/or gave you). With warm wishes for the new year and always, _____ (your name)."
2007-01-13 09:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by chuck 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Send the invites, dont worry about an apology. You may also call a few important people in the family and let them know when it is, before they get their invite. For instance, in my spouses family, if I call both of his grandparents, they let everyone know that day what is going on, without waiting to receive their invitation. This will let people know a little more in advance of the short notice so hopefully more people could make it. If there aren't people like that in your family, then just send the invitations and dont worry about it. If people really want to be there, they will rearrange their schedules or call and let you know the situation. I have rearranged my schedule many times to accomidate short notice. Just send out the invitations and get ready for the shower. Just doing that is enough work as it is. Good Luck!
2016-05-23 22:00:55 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could write something along the lines of:
Thank you so much for the lovely (name gift here). I apologize for having our wonderful visit cut short, but am happy to let you know that baby and I are now doing well and the doctor says there is no permanent damage. I look forward to introducing you to our (son/daughter/child) soon, and know that the (name item they gave) will come in very handy.
No need to go into huge details,.... the people who care to know details will probably have already asked the hostess for an update.
Focus on politeness and saying Thank you at the opening and closing, and be sure to mention the gift item individually to each person, in their card.
2007-01-13 09:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by Maxed Out Momma 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a thank you note for coming to your shower is enough. Your friends and family know you couldn't help having to go to the hospital and being there two days. Just thank them for coming and if they brought a gift and say it surely was bad luck for you to have to leave like that. Good luck and God Bless
2007-01-13 09:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by Diane H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply write a thank you note as you normally would, and include an update on your condition.
I'm sure they are more worried about the condition of you and the baby, than thinking you are a drama queen.
2007-01-13 09:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh wow, you poor girl. I would send a thank you note and a include a thank you for their concern for you. Let them know what happened and that you are ok. I don' think and apology is nessecary for something that was completey unpreventable. If they care about you, they should just be happy that you and your baby are ok.
2007-01-13 09:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by lynnabugg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's what i'd write...
i would first and foremost like to thank you sooooo much for the wonderful baby shower you prepared for me. i'm soooo grateful for such wonderful family and friends like you!
i am so sorry that i had to leave like that. i feel so horrible that after all the effort your put in, our fun was interrupted by the rush to the hospital. i hope you know that i do appreciate you and love you and am very grateful for you.
...and then add in something funny...
2007-01-13 09:42:12 · answer #7 · answered by tiger_lover124 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no need to apologize, things like this happen and are understandable!! The only thing people might of been thinking is, " I hope she's going to be okay!!" You could thank them for their concerns and prayer's along with thanks for a gift and coming. Glad your OK!
2007-01-13 09:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by pearl28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them all thanks for coming and that you were admitted to the er. and that you and the baby are fine
2007-01-13 09:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by buckeyefever7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋