I had a baby shower, and sent everyone thank you cards, then my mother in law had a "tea party" for my daughter when she was a month old to introduce her to the family. Most people brought gifts, and I of course thanked them, but I never sent thank you cards as I was just so busy with baby. Was my verbal thank you enough, or should I have sent each a card?
2007-02-19 09:06:53 · 20 answers · asked by Proud Mother 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
well i take it as this...the shower was meant to bring gifts make it easier right? well the tea party was just to see the baby if they brought a gift you said thank you that should be enough. its not like they were supposed to bring one.
2007-02-19 09:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by impala400sb 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I like to send some sort of thanks either by email, card, facebook, phone call, text message, whatever if I wasn't with the person when I opened the gift. Just this year, my uncle had a card and money for me this year, but I was unable to see him over the holidays due to plans with my gf's family. It was given to my parents to give to me. Upon receiving it, I made sure to send him a 'thank you' email acknowledging that I had received the gift and it was appreciated. I don't think a hand written card is necessary. As long as you find some way to thank the person.
2016-05-24 17:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A verbal thank you is sufficient, and most people understand how busy new mothers are. BUT - it would be nice to send a thank you card, or even a bouquet of flowers, to your mother in law. That was a lovely gesture on her part, and you want to nurture your relationship with her.
2007-02-19 09:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Verbal is plenty....the only people I would send cards to are the people who sent gifts or cards and who were not physically at the shower or "tea party".
2007-02-19 09:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by yetti 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You're way too busy with a newborn & I am sure they understand this. I believe a verbal "thank you" is quite enough.
You had one person answer about sending your mom-in-law flowers or a card...I think that's a great idea & she will appreciate it & feel special.
Enjoy your priceless gift of love!
2007-02-19 10:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
oh my gosh... you trouble yourself too much. It depends how uptight your friends and family are. For instance, with my in-laws, I always have to send them a card whenever they invite us over to their house. But with my side of the family, I have never sent anyone a card. Basically, the rule is, if YOU invited them to YOUR party, they should send you a thank you card for inviting them. Your verbal thanks is enough. If you want, next time you see them on the street or something, just say "hey thanks for the gift, sorry I haven't gotten around to sending thank you cards but you know how babies are"
2007-02-19 09:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes its necessary, my mother in law almost ripped my throat out for not sending to just one person who didnt even attend my shower just sent a gift. She verbally attacked me and my up bringing.
2007-02-19 09:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by LP's Mommy, RN 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No i think a personal thank you is enough. At least you acknowledged people and there gifts. Most people should understand that you have more important priorities at the moment!
2007-02-19 09:10:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it... I think everyone understands what it's like to be a new Mom. The verbal thank you is enough.
2007-02-19 09:10:13 · answer #9 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, it was a lovely gesture on your mother in law. Send her something you know she will love and cherish (something she can keep). Say it's from your daughter. She'll love it even more.
2007-02-19 10:39:33 · answer #10 · answered by HAH 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋