Thank you cards are late....But I really appreciate the gifts

Question

I was thrown 3 baby showers and was going to school full time and working full time right until I went into labor and still continued summer classes with a newborn and my thank you cards were very late. I do really appreciate all my gifts but it was rude to send them 4 months after the fact. What do you think they think

Answer 1

If it were me, I would think that you are extremely busy, and would be doing good to get them out in even four months. Don't stress about it too much-its the fact that you actually took the time to do it, even though you didn't really have it. Just be proud you got them out at all, with what all you have going on! :)

Answer 2

If they know and understand your situation, they'll ignore the lateness of your cards. The fact that you even made the effort says a lot. Especially when so many people don't send thank you cards anymore. Great job!

Answer 3

You cards are very graciously accepted because most of your guests have walked in your moccassins and we moms totally understand what it is like as a pregnant mom getting the home ready and the hustle and bustle of taking care of a baby.  Pregnancy takes a lot of energy and time to get the things done so you and your baby can have your time together.  I am 45 and been to many baby showers and have gotten thank you cards later than 4 months.  I understand and would never begrudge the time it took as long as you sent them.  Congratulations on you precious bundle of joy

Answer 4

Send your cards, but also include a little personal note telling how busy you have been with school, your job and the new baby.  People will understand.  Congratulations!

Answer 5

It's never too late to say Thank you :)

Answer 6

I say that it i better late than never. Start by saying, "sorry for the delay in showing my appreciation..."

Answer 7

well i think better late than never. i can relate to you because after my bat mitzvah the thank you notes took a few months. when i get thank you notes late i wonder why they are late but i appreciate the person sending them. i sent a family friend a thank you note just recently for a birthday gift and on the back i put so sorry it's late but thank you so much. don't worry you are fine with what you did!

Answer 8

better late than never

Answer 9

I don't think it's rude. The people who gave you the gifts will probably understand given that you are going to school, working and taking care of your baby. Raising the child is probably more work than the first two jobs combined.

It's better to send them a little late than not sending at all.

Answer 10

Not rude and completely understandable.  What I would do to kick them up a notch is to put a picture of the baby in each card, they can't be mad if they get a baby picture ; )  Don't be overly apologetic, just say, I know these are late but I wanted you to know how greatly your kindness and gift are appreciated.  Life is a little slower now and we wanted to send you warm thanks.  You will be glad to know that *baby's name* is here and we love the *insert gift*  Generally if you give too many excuses it takes away from the thanks and makes that the focus, you are sorry, it happens, you were pregnant/working and a student, they get it.  Better late than never and it is the thought that counts.  Best wishes and congrats on your new little one!