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Thank you cards of all kinds send waves of panic into the hearts of many people. What to write, how to say it, and when to send them can overpower even the most grateful person. The fear of saying the wrong thing is the number one reason people fail to send cards. If you are faced with a ton of baby gifts and have no idea how to send the thank you notes, help is on the way. First, let's get a good understanding of the "what" and "why" of thank you cards. You send thank you cards for baby shower gifts to recognize and acknowledge the actual gift someone gave to you or your baby. You send them because some caring individual spent time, money, and effort selecting what they thought was the perfect gift for you. You send them because a personal thank you as people are leaving your shower is not as meaningful or gracious as a handwritten thank you card. You send them because it is the right thing to do. Here is a basic list of the do's and don't's of baby shower thank you cards. Do:

Send a card to every person who gave you a gift ,no matter how large or small.

Look at purchased packages of cards, or create you own with clip art and your computer. (It doesn't count as a thank you note if you write it on scratch paper).

Send them within a week of you shower if at all possible. If not within the week, then send them within the month.

Make specific mention of the item you received. For example, "Thank you for the lovely pink dress with rocking horses."

Be grateful for any gift, even if you don't like it or need it. Here is a suggestion for wording. "Thank you for the unique green elephant sculpture. I will always remember you when I see it." Don't:

Be so scared of thank you cards that you rationalize that people won't notice if you don't send them. They will.

Hand out generic, preprinted thank-you's at the end of your shower. This is as impersonal as it gets.

Forget anybody. Have someone at the shower write down each gift and the name of the giver as you open your gifts. Hurt feelings are bound to follow if everyone in your office gets a card except one person.

Making your cards personal and specific to each person is of the highest importance. You card doesn't have to be a long letter or the highest poetry. Speak from your heart about your gratitude. If you really think about it, someone took time out of their own hectic day to shop for and give you a gift. If that doesn't deserve a special thank you, what does? Below is an example of the wording for a thank you card for baby shower gifts to get you started. Add you own style and flair to make them more personal and you can't go wrong.

Dear (giver's name), Thank you for the beautiful (detailed name of gift). I really (needed, wanted, hoped for) one of these. Your kindness and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated and I will think of you whenever I use your lovely gift. Sincerely, (Your name)

Thank you cards can be a bit intimating until you have tried a few, but they get much easier as you get more practice. Once you get the hang of it, you might even find it fun. Remember, these are your friends and family. Think of how much a personal thank you would mean to you. Remember, a badly worded, generic thank you card is still miles in front of not sending one at all. If you let your true appreciation for the love and support that has been sent your way guide your words, you won't miss.