SO: Turning down a shower

Free2Sing

I need to figure out how to do this politely, and I'm not sure there's a way in this scenario, but I'm up for suggestions!

I do marketing part time for a fast food restaurant.   It's mostly teenagers that work there and I am the 2nd highest paid employee there (other than the owners).  My boss & I were throwing a surprise party for someone the other day and I mentioned how maybe we shouldn't do it as a surprise-- I hate surprises.  That's when she told me that she is planning a work baby shower for me.

While I love the gesture, I would feel AWFUL if anyone there bought me anything.  We have the money to provide for this LO, and most people there need (and deserve) every penny they earn.

I shared my feelings with the other girl that is helping plan the shower, and she agreed with me, but also said that my boss will have a shower anyway. 

Any suggestions?  Maybe we can put a spin on it somehow and not make it about presents?