[Guspiv]

I wouldnt feel right asking people to throw a shower, although I agree with you it should be a given, people should automatically want to celebrate.
If I were you and your wide I would throw a party of my own. Sort of a open house inviting friends an family to come and meet your new addition. That is what we plan to do. I have thrown countless showers and participated in many at work myself, I would be crushed if someone didnt offer.

One other suggestion is maybe you can ask a very close friend who you feel comfortable with to throw you a shower because you need a lot of things, or maybe ask you parents if they are around to throw you a shower.