Imagine being pregnant and excited about your upcoming baby shower, only to find out you’re not invited. That’s what happened to a woman who was excluded from a baby shower thrown by her boyfriend’s family. The event was supposed to be a ‘men only’ version, but other women were invited, leaving her feeling hurt and confused. Read on to learn about her experience and the baffling reasons behind her exclusion.
Four Years Together

A ‘Men Only’ Baby Shower?

Questioning the ‘Men Only’ Rule

Boyfriend’s Response

Comparing to Other Baby Showers

Birthday Disappointment

Limited Support During Pregnancy

Relationship Status

Edit: Overwhelming Response

Previous Treatment by Family

Defending Her Children ️

Feeling Like a Surrogate

Baby Shower for Him and His Mom?

He Didn’t Stand Up for Her

Exclusion and Hurt

Summary: A Mother’s Heartbreak
A pregnant woman was excluded from her own baby shower, organized by her boyfriend’s family. The event was supposed to be a ‘men only’ version, but other women were invited, leaving her feeling hurt and confused. Her boyfriend didn’t stand up for her, and she questions the true intentions behind the event. The experience left her feeling like a surrogate and an outsider in her own family. Read on to see how others reacted to her story.
Commenters agree that the boyfriend is a mama’s boy and not partner material

Legal action needed to protect mother and child from absent father.

Empowering response to a woman in a toxic relationship.

Commenter calls out OP’s partner, sarcastic reply follows

Baby shower without the baby mama? That’s bizarre

Commenter calls out OP’s partner, advises legal action.
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Mom not together with partner, NTA for excluding his mom.

Don’t let them beat you to court. NTA

Commenter questions why OP is with partner in controversial situation.

Empowering response to a controversial comment

Commenter suggests legal action against apathetic baby daddy.

Confused commenter questions men-only baby shower and offers relationship advice.

Questioning the partner’s investment in the relationship and pregnancy

Navigating a difficult partner and future mother-in-law dynamic.

Supportive comment section with cautionary advice for OP’s relationship.

Stand up for yourself, you’re not just a baby carrier.

Boyfriend prioritizes family over pregnant partner, NTA for feeling hurt

BF’s a mama’s boy, NTA. Good luck with that

Commenter calls out mommy-obsessed partner in baby shower drama

Dating a mama’s boy? This NTA comment understands your struggle

Comment suggests ex-boyfriend caused drama at baby shower

Supportive comment warns of potential future mistreatment in relationship.

Beware of potential in-laws’ ulterior motives

Relationship issues causing baby shower drama

Single mom stands up for herself and child support.

Supportive comment encourages leaving toxic family.

Is the baby shower denial a sign of bigger issues?

Spineless husband? NTA mom-to-be needs a serious talk

Inviting the mother to a dad baby shower is thoughtful

Setting boundaries with in-laws can be tough ♀️

Dealing with an overbearing mother-in-law ♀️

Don’t let them treat you like an incubator!

Family drama at a baby shower ♀️

Boyfriend’s lack of ownership, mother’s absence at shower, NTA

Mother rightfully excluded from her own child’s ‘baby shower’

Supportive comment encourages leaving toxic partner.

Family drama at baby shower, commenter sees red flags

Questioning the relationship status, but NTA wins the day

Commenter defends expecting mom from disrespectful boyfriend’s family.

Valid question, but AITA for being upset I wasn’t invited? NTA

Commenter calls out OP for ignoring warning signs in relationship.

Standing up for yourself is important in any relationship

Supportive comment advises seeking help with overbearing in-laws.

MIL’s jealousy towards expecting mom sparks chaos. NTA

Protect yourself and your baby from a controlling mother-in-law
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Partner prioritizes mom over mother of his child. NTA.

Reconsider your relationship with a mama’s boy ♀️
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BF’s family excluding expecting mom from baby shower, NTA for feeling hurt and BF should prioritize her over mommy-son dates

Commenter questions the decision to have a baby. Not the a**hole.

Putting family first? Or just plain rude?

Excluded from own baby shower, red flag for boyfriend’s family

Establish legal custody ASAP to avoid family taking the baby

Co-parenting is key. NTA for expecting mom.

Commenter suspects shady behavior and advises to prepare for single parenthood.
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Setting boundaries with toxic MIL in baby’s life

Commenter advises seeking legal help for custody and family issues.

User advises woman to leave her inconsiderate partner

Set boundaries with uninvolved baby daddy’s family. NTA

Red flags in a relationship. Break up and move on.

Protect your child, NTA.

Questioning a bad partner and dad. NTA for that

Ouch! That’s a harsh comment.

Boyfriend’s family excludes expecting mom from baby shower. Disappointing situation.
