Mom Throws Baby Shower Against Daughter’s Wishes

A 25-year-old expectant mother found herself in the middle of a family drama when her mom insisted on throwing her a baby shower, despite her repeated refusals. The mom-to-be had already researched and created a wishlist of items she wanted for her baby, but her mom dismissed her choices as too expensive. As the baby shower approached, the daughter decided to skip the event and spend the day with friends instead, leaving her mom furious and demanding an apology. The situation has left many wondering who’s in the right.

Expecting Her First Child

No Baby Shower, Please

Wishlist Dismissed ❌

Mom’s Shower Obsession ‍♀️

Reasons for Refusing ‍♀️

Morning Sickness Struggles

Mom Ignores Daughter’s Wishes

Skipping the Shower ‍♀️

Phone Off, Drama On

Refusing to Apologize ‍♀️

Cold Shoulder from Mom ❄️

Unwanted Gifts

Returning Gifts and Gratitude

Ditching the Shower

Others’ Opinions ️

Supportive Boyfriend

Baby Shower Drama: Who’s Right?

A young expectant mother repeatedly refused her mom’s insistence on throwing her a baby shower, only to have her mom go ahead with the event anyway. The daughter decided to skip the shower and spend the day with friends, leading to a heated confrontation with her mom. With both sides refusing to back down, the situation has left many wondering who’s in the right. Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments below.

Mom throws unwanted baby shower, daughter asks guests to return gifts

Guests were excited to celebrate, but OP’s mom was the bigger a**hole.

OP refuses baby shower, complains about gifts. YTA.

Generosity or boundary violation? ESH, but OP clear.

OP’s baby shower becomes a battleground for family drama ‍♀️

OP rejects gifts after mother throws unwanted baby shower. ESH.

Mom crosses the line with baby shower against daughter’s wishes

Putting your own drama ahead of friendships? ESH

Commenter defends mom’s excitement for baby shower, gets support.

OP’s decision to return gifts and keep only 10% is controversial

User questioned if daughter firmly declined mother’s baby shower offer.

Wedding disaster foreshadowed by unwanted baby shower

ESH. Mom throws shower against daughter’s wishes, daughter has materialistic attitude.

Mom throws unwanted baby shower, called out for being selfish.

Commenter calls out OP for immature behavior at baby shower.

Commenter shames OP for not appreciating baby shower gifts

Mother oversteps boundaries, OP comes off as entitled. ESH

Commenter calls out both mother and daughter for entitlement.

Mom throws unwanted baby shower, both parties show entitlement

Mother throws unwanted baby shower, commenters share similar experiences.

Commenter calls out OP for being petty about baby shower

OP’s inconsistent behavior raises suspicion

Commenter calls out both sides for entitlement and rudeness ‍♀️

User called out for being rude to guests at baby shower

User shares negative experience with surprise shower, advises setting boundaries.

Daughter dislikes baby shower, but her behavior was spoiled and rude ‍♀️

Both parties made mistakes, future support may be impacted ‍♀️

Guest feels disrespected by snobby daughter and controlling mother.

Guests deserve an apology for being treated like pawns

Daughter and mom clash over baby shower plans

Commenter calls OP a**hole, predicts social fallout.

Setting boundaries with parents can be tough

NTA emphasizes importance of listening in communication

Daughter called out for being entitled at her own baby shower

NTA, mother disrespected your wishes and ignored your boundaries

Guests invited to unwanted baby shower, YTA and mom TA

ESH – Mom threw a shower against your wishes, but returning gifts was entitled.

Engaging with mom could have made the baby shower better

ESH. Daughter could have communicated better, but mom is TA.

Nanny gives practical advice for baby shower gifts

OP accused of being TA for not informing guests about shower

Guests punished for OP’s actions, ESH but OP more so

Daughter upset about unwanted baby shower, guests disrespected by leaving.

Redditors call out OP for being a terrible mother

Skipping unwanted baby shower, but still living with mom?

Mom throws unwanted baby shower, commenter calls her out (YTA)

Being a parent means setting boundaries and apologizing when necessary

Guests may have been put out, but mom is NTA

Mom throws unwanted baby shower, guests caught in the middle

Daughter sets clear boundary, mom ignores it. NTA wins.