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A second thank you note 3 years later.

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How would you feel, or how appropriate would it be to send a follow up thank you note to people for being able to use their gifts for a second baby? Let me explain this better. 

I was gifted with a big shower for my first child 3 summers ago. I literally received everything one could ask for or imagine. Yes I am very very aware of how lucky I am. Fast forward to today. I was shopping at a consignment store sale for clothes for baby number 2 (kicked on deals thank you very much) and I got to thinking about how grateful I am to not have to buy, replace or find anything beyond clothing for this child. Very few people are this lucky. So I got all weepy over it and my super sucky side came out and I got to thinking about sending a note to people (who know I am expecting again) just saying, you know thanks so much for said gift, it helped us so much then and even more this time that I can use all this stuff again and I am so grateful.

The only thing that came to mind was how do I work it that very clearly states it's ONLY a thank you and nothing at all is expected or wanted in return.

Or is the whole thing beyond hormonal and lame and just leave it alone?

 

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  • IrishEyes0530IrishEyes0530 member
    I think it's really sweet and would make the people who receive the note feel really good and appreciated. I would word it exactly as you said, that you feel very lucky to not have to buy anything for 2 and you still, after however long it's been, really appreciate their gift.
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  • Aurora317Aurora317
    I would sit down and write them a letter, but I would not put it on "Thank You" note specific stationary, unless this is what you have on hand. It's always nice to hear from friends and family, and written correspondance is a dying art. I would love to receive a note from a friend hearing how much they appreciated something I had done or given, even years after the fact. It's not required, but is thoughtful and a lovely idea. Send her a "thinking of you" type card saying just what you wrote above, that you were touched and appreciative of the gift the first time, and are so glad her generosity is still being passed on to your next child.
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    imageAurora317:
    I would sit down and write them a letter, but I would not put it on "Thank You" note specific stationary, unless this is what you have on hand. It's always nice to hear from friends and family, and written correspondance is a dying art. I would love to receive a note from a friend hearing how much they appreciated something I had done or given, even years after the fact. It's not required, but is thoughtful and a lovely idea. Send her a "thinking of you" type card saying just what you wrote above, that you were touched and appreciative of the gift the first time, and are so glad her generosity is still being passed on to your next child.

    I was thinking more of just pretty paper than a full on "Thank you" card.

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  • MoonlitPlumeriaMoonlitPlumeria member
    I think that it's a lovely sentiment. I definitely agree that the thank you letter would be better than a card. You are sweet to want to thank them years later!


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  • tilsonctilsonc member
    I wouldn't send anything. However, I would say something next time you see them.
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  • StayingSecretStayingSecret member
    I'd do an email or something - less formal.
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  • CateOfChicagoCateOfChicago member

    imagetilsonc:
    I wouldn't send anything. However, I would say something next time you see them.

    This. Or maybe give them a call to express your gratitude. I would be confused if I got a thank you note.  

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  • jadweddjadwedd member
    I would just call them after the baby is born or email them a pic of the new baby using the item.  It depends on how close you are to them, but I would think it was weird and fishing for a new gift if I got a card.  But I am suspicious like that.
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  • SoonToBeRCarlinSoonToBeRCarlin member
    You can never say 'thank you' too much and I'm sure they'd be thrilled to know just how much you appreciated their gift.

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