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Thank you note question

bluestarbabybluestarbaby
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I have a group of friends from work that all pitched in to get a couple gifts.  But, only one of them was able to come to the shower.  She told me that not all the gifts had arrived in time.  I received a hooded towel and washcloths but the card didn't say what the other gifts were.  I'm not sure when I'll receive the items.  Should I send a ty note to each of them now for this gift an another one when I receive the rest of the gift?

There is a similar situation with my grandmother/aunt.  My aunt was sick the weekend of my shower, so they didn't come.  They went waaaay overboard on gifts.  My dad brought me two convertible car seats from them and a jumperoo but said they would give me the other gifts in person sometime soon.  So, same question applies here.

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  • dufferoodufferoo member
    I agree this is a little questionable, but I think I would send out the thank you notes now, since you will be sending out the rest of your shower notes anyways and you don't want to leave out just the few that didn't finish giving yet. Then you can always send out a second round once the other items come in. No one can fault you for sending out too many thank you notes, but they can be offended by not receiving one in a timely fashion. 
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  • MelleTXMelleTX member

    If you know a bunch of items are coming, then I would call out a few items in your tak you note and add, plus all the baby essentials. I think it's a little awkward when TY notes become like packing receipts anyway.

    As long as your note is heartfelt and personal, you will be fine.  

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  • rhubarb123rhubarb123 member

    For your coworkers I would send the thank you now and mention what you did get and then just mention the gifts that are still to come and how generous they all were.

    For your grandmother and aunt I would thank them for what you got so far and then send an addtional thank you after you get the other stuff.

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  • BallSoxBallSox member
    I would send out the cards for what you have received already, expressing thanks for their generosity and love and support, etc.  Then, when/if the second part of the gift arrives, I would feel comfortable expressing the gratitude via a phone call. 
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  • sesigssesigs member
    I would send out a note now along with all of the others from your shower and then send another one if/when more gifts arrive. 
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  • TrudyCampbellTrudyCampbell member

    imagejociejones:
    I agree this is a little questionable, but I think I would send out the thank you notes now, since you will be sending out the rest of your shower notes anyways and you don't want to leave out just the few that didn't finish giving yet. Then you can always send out a second round once the other items come in. No one can fault you for sending out too many thank you notes, but they can be offended by not receiving one in a timely fashion. 

    I think this is good advice. 

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