Buckle up, folks, because this mama-to-be is about to spill the tea on some serious baby shower drama! I’m six months pregnant and over the moon about my little boy on the way. But when my bestie started planning a surprise shower I never asked for, things got messy real quick. Grab some popcorn, because this story’s got more twists and turns than a soap opera!
Surprise! A Baby Shower I Never Wanted

Nursery Ready, Baby Clothes Pending

Bestie’s Secret Baby Shower Plan

♀️ Thanks, But No Thanks – My Reasons

Shy Mama-to-Be Avoids Social Spotlight

Protecting Baby from Covid Risks

Gaby’s Surprise Baby Shower Scheme

Mama Bear Puts Her Foot Down

Gaby Calls Me a Killjoy

Surprise Call from Estranged Mom

Mom’s Excitement Over Baby Shower Invite

Furious at Gaby’s Betrayal

Ultimatum: Cancel Shower or Lose Me

Address Leak Adds Insult to Injury

♀️ Friendship Over, Bestie Blocked

Months of Progress Undone in Minutes
But it took months to cut contact with my mum, and in minutes it was undone. My husband is with me, but my friends are saying I’m being the a-hole. I didn’t think I am, but now I’m thinking maybe pregnancy brain went into overdrive? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this baby shower showdown! Will this mama-to-be stand her ground or cave to the pressure? Stay tuned for the juiciest responses!
Supportive comment, wishing luck and disapproving of toxic friend

Friend disrespected boundaries and personal information, NTA for cutting off.

Friend shares personal info with mom, NTA calls for reality check
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Setting boundaries with toxic family members is important. #NTA

Standing up for boundaries and cutting off toxic friends

Friend gives away address for baby shower without permission

Friend’s baby shower becomes a nightmare. NTA saves the day.

Setting boundaries is key. Congrats on becoming a mom!

“NTA” commenter raises red flags about mom-to-be’s decision

NTA for not wanting a baby shower during COVID-19 ♀️ Your friends need to prioritize your safety and needs

Privacy violation can mess you up forever. Friend cannot understand.

Boundaries crossed! Hormones not to blame for outrage

Friend plans surprise baby shower without permission, NTA for ending friendship

Toxic friend alert! NTA for cutting ties with her

Friend’s manipulation tactic dismissed as ‘hormones’. NTA. Stand firm
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Friend ignores boundaries, NTA for not wanting baby shower.

Former friend prioritizes herself over pregnant woman during pandemic. NTA.

Friend disregarded boundaries, shared personal info, NTA for cutting off.

Breaking off toxic friendships for personal growth and mental health.

Friend pressures for bachelorette party, then cancels last minute? NTA.

Friend shares personal info with mom-to-be’s mom, NTA’s reaction
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Supportive commenter suggests checking if friend shared private information with mom.

Pregnant woman says no to party, friend disrespects boundaries

BFF gives estranged mother address for unwanted baby shower
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Betrayed by BFF: NTA’s privacy breached, friends side with BFF

Toxic friendship exposed! NTA for cutting off boundaries-less friend

Setting boundaries with friends and family during pregnancy

Friend betrayed personal information to abusive mother, justified to end friendship

Curious commenter asks why OP cut contact with mom.
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Friend ignores wishes, invites no-contact mom to shower: NTA
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Friend disregarded boundaries, NTA for skipping baby shower

Baby showers aren’t compulsory, NTA for saying no

Empowering response to baby shower refusal and setting boundaries

Dumping Gaby for violating your privacy is justified

Friend crosses line, commenter supports OP’s decision to cut ties.

Pregnant woman receives unwanted party invite during pandemic, stands up for herself

Protect yourself and your baby. NTA

Pregnancy entitlement: Commenter supports mom-to-be’s decision. NTA.

Unexpected baby shower plans, NTA gets the last laugh

Polite way to handle an arrogant, controlling, and selfish friend
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Friend goes crazy over mom-to-be’s decision, but she’s NTA.

Cutting out toxic family members: NTA’s jaw-dropping story

Boundaries set but friend didn’t listen ♀️
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NTA, friend disrespects boundaries and has baby shower at your house

Stand your ground and let Gaby explain to unwanted guests

Friend ignores boundaries for baby shower, NTA, call cops

When a friend crosses the line NTA takes action

Supportive comment, offers advice and congratulations on baby

Setting boundaries and cutting off toxic people
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Planning a baby shower at someone’s house without asking? NTA

Ignoring my wishes for my own baby shower? NTA

Inviting someone you’re not in contact with is unacceptable

Gaslighting and risking safety for a party? NTA here.

Friend violates pandemic boundaries and privacy. NTA for ending friendship
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Respect people’s wishes, it’s not hormones, it’s their life.

Boundaries were crossed. NTA stands up for herself. Good riddance.

Friendship over: commenter stands up for their decision

Supportive comment. Toxic friend and friends not respecting boundaries.

Supportive comment, congratulating OP on new baby

Gaby is TA to the power of 10. You’re NTA. Take care

NTA to everyone except Gaby. Self-care is important

Boundaries crossed: blocking boyfriend and mutuals may be necessary.

Supportive comment about cutting off abusive mother and toxic friend.

Respectful friend didn’t throw baby shower, supports OP’s decision. #NTA

Friend gave away personal info to estranged mother – NTA

NTA stands up for her pregnancy and boundaries against toxic friend

Friendship over: NTA prioritized safety, friend disregarded wants

Prioritizing yourself can be challenging, but toxic friends aren’t worth it. ✌️

Supportive comment defending pregnant woman and calling out toxic friend
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Protect your peace and plan a little date day

NTA. Gaby’s behavior was terrible. Cut her out of your life.

Standing up to a boundary-destroying ‘best friend’

Respectful NTA mom-to-be receives validating parenting advice
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“NTA. This shower isn’t for you and your baby, it’s for Gaby.”
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Supportive comment from experienced mom encouraging friend to trust her instincts.

NTA. Involving estranged mom in pregnancy announcement is unacceptable

Friend cut off for disrespecting new mom’s wishes

No baby shower, no problem! Take a day off

Betrayal by BFF: Giving estranged mom’s info

Friend plans baby shower during pandemic, invites OP’s mom: NTA x 2

Friend disrespects mom-to-be’s decision, commenters support NTA stance.

Don’t risk it for a baby shower, NTA.

User points out multiple concerning actions by friend and offers advice.

Friend crosses boundaries over baby shower; NTA stands firm
