Baby Shower Poem

Updated on November 02, 2011
R.P. asks from Chicago, IL
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Okay I know many of you may oppose to this idea, BUT, my mother is hosting a baby shower for my younger sister next month. In lieu of favors for the shower we are making a generous donation to either St. Judes Children's Hospital or Shriners Hospital for Children. Does anyone know of a cute poem I can print out for guests? The only thing I have found online is :

With much thought and consideration
We have chosen a special way
To say "thank you"
In lieu of traditional favors
We have made a donation in your honor
To Shriners Hospitals for Children
We feel that one of the finest gifts
is a gift which helps children live stronger, healthier and happier lives
We truly appreciate you being part of our special day.
All of our love & affection,

I can't seem to come up with anything cutesy for a baby theme.

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Thank you all very much for your wonderful and creative poems! I LOVE THEM. We will be giving little things as well I am sure, that's just how my mother is. Me personally, bridal showers, baby showers, and what not, I never take the favors, they are all the same little knick knack that i don't need or some type of candy that I wont eat, I felt it was more personal to donate to others in need rather than give some little gift that nobody wants to even takes. And as of today my sister's water broke at 27 weeks. We are praying that little baby will stay safe and healthy in her womb for a few more weeks! As of right now, no contractions yet. Thanks again for all the input!

Out idea was to buy a pretty frame for each table and print the poem inside and then give away the frames in the baby shower games.

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R.D.

answers from Richmond on

We've been so blessed,
throughout our days.
We share our blessings
in different ways.

Instead of favors
we shall share,
with other children,
everywhere.

The children's hospital
needs our love,
from us on earth
and up above.

We've donated to
those children sweet,
our own monies
so they can eat,

and live and thrive
and spend each day
growing in
their special way.

Thank God for coffee, that's all I've got ;) I think that's a wonderful thing you're doing!! Maybe even get a SMALL party favor (something easy and cheap, like candy), and print the poem on small tags, and attach it to that :) At the very bottom, put a simple 'thanks for coming; we've donated to St Judes' or whatever!

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L.C.

answers from Dover on

Baby bows and bunting made of green and pink and blue
All powder fresh and baby soft and wonderfully knew.
We couldn't be more grateful for the gift this baby brings.
We couldn't ask for any more, we have no need of things.
What we would like to do instead is bless another soul,
Who hasn't had our happy start, so charity's the goal.
Saint Jude's has little children that could use a gift or two.
So, that's what we would like instead from very thoughtful you.

Set up a money tree at the shower with ribbon to tie on checks and bills. Make it a goal to fill the tree.

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S.M.

answers from Lansing on

I just wanted to say I loved Rachels, its simple, cute, and conveys your message. by the way I think that is really wonderful what you guys are doing!

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L.C.

answers from Chicago on

Since you did post on this site, I am going to give my opinion because I feel strongly about this sort of thing.

Why isn't it possible to provide your guests a gesture of appreciation and then "make a generous donation" to a cause you feel passionate about on your own time? Personally, I think the two things are separate and should never be mutually exclusive.

Or, maybe you can combine the two, donating and favors, by giving favors that ALSO support a charity. Check this site out for ideas:
www.bakingforgood.com

Donating to a charity is a very personal thing and a wonderful gesture. Why not donate HUMBLY and privately if that is an important cause to your mother or your family? People should be generous and give to charity regularly anyhow, regardless of whether there is a special family event (even in tough financial times, there is always someone who has less).

I feel it is important to provide your family and friends with the gratitude and love they deserve for sharing this special day with you by providing them with thoughtful favors. Your guests, some of whom may be coming from out of town, deserve a token of appreciation and acknowledgment that they are special to you. Favors don't have to be expensive, just given from the heart.

Good luck!

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