For those of you working from home, do you know whether your coworkers will be throwing a baby shower for you? I feel like without being visibly pregnant to most people (since we are not in the office), I feel like I’m going to miss out on having one which is kind of a bummer since I’ve always gotten gifts for others.

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I’m a bit late to the party—formerly pregnant lawyer here. I didn’t get a shower but did get some thoughtful gifts from some of my coworkers. Some are friends and some work directly with me and wanted to get something for the baby. It was very sweet and unexpected. They asked for my registry, so I guess it helps to have a registry.

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