Ok I have a friend that I only see every once and awhile and only talk through email to. She just had a baby 2 months ago and I had gotten her a baby gift but never got the chance to go to her house to give it to her b/c she said she was really worn out and wasn't really up for visitors. Well, since I work with her hubby, I gave the stuff to him to take home to her today. It has probly been an hour since he went home and she still hasn't called me or emailed me a thank you letter. I am not being selfish... It would hurt my feelings if she didn't acknowledge it though. So how long should I wait for her to contact me? As in what would be a reasonable amount of time or days before you would get kinda mad?
2007-09-07 12:16:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It took you 2 months to get her a gift and you're already looking for a thank you an hour after she's received it? Even if she intended to write you a thank you note, she wouldn't have even had time to get to the store yet! I promise you, with a newborn baby in the house, a few free moments for a phone call is a rare thing and a thank you just may slip her mind altogether. Be patient. I'm sure she'll thank you when she gets a chance.
2007-09-07 12:24:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jill C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that the next time your friend finds spare time to play on the computer or make casual phone calls or at least talks to you. she will remember to thank you for the gift. but give it sometime before it happens because having a baby is a lot of work. when your not taking care of it, your trying to do other household chores, so you don't get a lot of me time, and when you do... you want to rest!!! be a friend and visit her to see if you can help her out.
2007-09-07 19:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by momac78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come on.. she's a new mother, get over it. If a week goes by and there's still no acknowledgment, ask the hubby how she liked the gift. If that still doesn't prompt her to give you a thank you, then you know your generosity is appreciated somewhere else next time. That is why when I give, I give selflessly, then I am never disappointed :)
2007-09-07 19:44:39 · answer #3 · answered by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say give it a few weeks, girl :). The guy might have left it in the car, or maybe he went shopping for groceries, or she might have been asleep, or changing/feeding/doing something with the baby. And you have to realize as nice as your gift could have been, getting back to you is not at the top of her priority list.
2007-09-07 19:23:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever heard of postpartum depression? She might be suffering from it. What she would need most now is a good friend. This is not the time for you to act selfish and focus on formalities. Keep calling her and letting her know that you are there for her.
2007-09-07 20:34:21 · answer #5 · answered by Lucky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get over this already. you've asked an awful lot of q's concerning this matter. perhaps your friend is avoiding you. just leave her alone.
2007-09-07 19:27:47 · answer #6 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be patient! you know your friend is really tired and probably really cranky from loads of stress. just let her get to you whenever.
2007-09-07 19:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by TFCITD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋