Help with Thank You Notes for Babyshower

You are on the right track. Don't try to do them all at once, how ever many you feel like at the time. For the gowns, you could add something like...these will be darling on my "little one", or these will come in handy or some such. Something just a tad more personal and that is that.
Money? The same thing.

i did the basic thank you note but i tried to include a snap shot of me using the product or a group pic from the shower or even the baby with the gift. i would not worry too much. everyone knows you are crazy. plus just gettign a thank you is great. i have been to far too many showers and parties and a note was never sent. you probably know about that with a 6 year old and bday parties. too me manners even in a simple form are greaty received.

also try to add a personal note..... so glad you came i hven't seen you since susan's bbq...or jill your new hair cut looks great...anything that let's them know you reconigized you were actaully there

Hoping this will make you feel better...

My son is 15 months old...

I still haven't sent out my shower thank you's or for his first birthday.

I have them...i've filled them out...they are sitting neatly in a box...

Don't beat your self up. Make sure you say thank yous at the shower. Explain to them if they don't get a thank you right away, it doesn't mean you are slighting them...you are just tired...

Then do the picture thing...here he/she is...or Thank you for coming and for the gift (generic)...

A thank you is a thank you...is a thank you...

and at least they won't be sitting in a neat stack...in their box...on your desk

Ha! Good luck! That's the worst part to me! I always liked to say thanks for the gift and blah blah about that and then I liked to put 'Your presence at the shower meant so much to me" or something like that...

Good luck and don't get hand cramps :)

You are doing the right thing getting them done now. Once the baby arrives, it gets much harder. My mother always said never start a thank you note with "Thanks... or Thank you...". I think that was good advice. I use "It was so nice of you to make time to come to my shower." or "The blank you got for the baby is so cute." Then you can continue on to the "thank you" part. I have also read that you should mention using the gift in the note like "I can't wait to take the baby to church in the beautiful dress you got her." Once you get going, you will find the words. Just think about your friend and the gift and say what's in your heart. Your friends will really appreciate the effort. Many people complimented me on my thank you notes after my showers. I was really glad I put out the effort. Best of luck!

Hi M.,
Congratulations !
Don't be too concerned about what you say in the card. If you have trouble when you sit down to write, don't stress yourself. Ask God to give you the right words and just do it.
It's is not what you write, but the fact that you take the time to do so . I have send several gifts and not received thank you notes and wonder if they got the gifts ! !
Keep the Peace of God in Your Heaart !
Char

It's sweet that you are stressing over other people. You have so much to think of with a new addition. I hate to say this, but honestly I don't think I remember the verbiage on any thank you note I have received. It was always great that the person sent a thank you note, but if they had just written "thank you for... and we appreciate your thoughtfulness." it was the same to me as if they wrote something more.

So don't stress so much and know that people understand you are having a baby and don't expect anything more.

Congrats and GL!

I agree with the one that said anything is great!!!!!!

I would never criticize a thank you note especially from a new/expectant mom!!!!!

However, if you are wanting some lines to get started...

The _____ was just what we needed. You'll never know how much your thoughtfullness means!

I can't wait to see the baby in the outfit you bought. I know he/she will look adorable.

The gift card/diapers/wipes couldn't have been choosen more appropriately. It will go to GOOD use!

Good luck and try not to stress too much!

Mention the color or pattern of the clothing, and specific type if gown, onesie, shirts, etc.... If it has a pattern particular to the person (ex. someone likes butterflies, baseball fan, cat/dog person, etc, giver's favorite color is green/yellow, etc...) note how it will make you think of them whenever your child wears it. If you have multiple sizes, mention how great it will be to have things that will help outfit baby through different growth stages, etc... Hey, you have enough people that think enough of you to have not one but 2 showers for you. Be appreciative. Think of the type of note you'd like to get from someone you give a gift to. If the person is the baby's aunt, uncle, will be called nana, etc.... you might start the card with "Auntie Jane," Grandma Pat, Mrs. Mary, etc.... Write a few at a time or designate a day or time when you don't have 20 things going and work on them at that time. If you're not sure about which clothes came from whom, have the person helping with the shower put numbers on the gifts, and write the name next to the number as well as the gifts.

First of all - Congratulations! You really don't need to stress out over the thank you notes. Most people just want a little acknowledgement and that's it. One little trick I noticed at a shower I recently attended was that they passed out the envelopes and had everyone address them so when the Mom was ready to mail them, they were already addressed and ready to mail! I thought that was rather clever. You might try that at the next shower. A simple thank you like you mentioned is all that is required. Again, congratulations on your new baby!
B.

You could also add things like: "it meant a lot to me to have you there celebrating with us" "I can't wait for you to meet ___*the new baby's name" "Thanks to you, I'll have the best dressed kid on the block" "Your gift has really helped me prepare for _____" Hope that helps! Good job on even doing TY notes - seems like nobody is anymore!!

Hi M.,
There is a book titled How to Say It, which has helped me with thank you notes & many other tasks. I highly recommend it. There are several pages of tips, words and phrases. Some of the words are: admire, affection, appreciate, charming, delighted, enchanted, enjoyed, flattered, generous, gracious, grateful, happy, kindness, lovely, one-of-a-kind, overjoyed, perfect, pleased, special, terrific, thoughtful, thrilled, treasure and valuable. Maybe some of these will help spark some ideas.

Here are some phrases:
pleased as punch
quite out of the ordinary
you knew just what we needed
show my appreciation
tickled our fancy
useful/appropriate/attractive/delightful gift
we were simply thrilled/delighted/stunned with
wonderful surprise
what a joy it was to receive
your kindness/generosity
it was a great pleasure
Your gift was right on target.

These are just a few of many suggested phrases.It also suggests mentioning in some detail what you are grateful for. Perhaps you really like a color or the lace or embroidery. Tell how you will use it. "This will make bathtime fun/so much easier."

End by expressing affection, sending greetings to family members, or saying something nice about the donor. "How lucky I am to have a thoughtful friend as you." "You are so kind."

Hope this helps!
S.

I put a picture from the shower in with the Thank you card. It might be too late for this one, but you can have someone take pictures at the next one.

That is very sweet of you to be concerned about that, but I am sure you have more things to worry about right now than that. I am sure your friends will just be happy to even get a note, let alone anything special. With that said, I am sure you have photos from your shower. If you have a great group shot, why not get a few cards made up with that photo and use it as for your thank you notes. It makes it a little more special and personal. Then everyone will have a keepsake from that day. Shutterfly does it as I am sure just about any photo site would.