Joint baby shower etiquette?

[Deleted]

I just started working at a preschool in town and apparently there's something in the water because out of the 8 classroom teachers 5 of us are pregnant! Myself and one other teacher are due in the spring (me in May and her in late April) so the teachers we share classrooms with are throwing us a joint shower. It is super casual and small- just the other ladies at work.

I have never been to a joint shower much less be a "guest of honor" at one and I am wondering if it is correct for me to buy a gift for the other MTB? I was planning on it but then wondered if that is weird because I am also being "showered"...

[lolo918]

I would buy a gift for the other mom to be too.

[amelandre]

Ditto what PP's said

[radtechgirl]

I agree with PP.

[hellok2010]

I agree. I teach as well. It seems like when one of us gets pregnant there's at least 4 others pregnant as well. We've had a lot of joint showers and the MTBs always gifted each other.

[sarahchrismck]

I also agree that you should get her a gift as well. Have fun!

[silentsara]

Yep, get her a gift. It's the proper thing to do.

[Deleted]

Thanks ladies! Glad to hear that is common practice.

[brose1117]

I agree too! Get her a gift

[Deleted]

I agree to agree with everybody. Buying the MTB a gift.

[soyboy]

Yup. What everyone else said. I had a co-shower at my work when pregnant with DS and I loved it. I feel weird being the center of attention, so it was nice to have someone else to share the spotlight with!

[shmee]

I would, too. I just think of how mortified I'd be if the other person got me something and I didn't get anything for them.

[Poppy]

I'd for sure get her something. It's a shower for her as well.

[Powermom]

I agree-I would definitely get her something!

[psmomma718]

I agree, get the other MTB a gift.

[purpleroses]

Agree with the others -- I'd get the other MTB a gift.