Is this the norm?

[CarolA]

I will say that I know of a lot of bridal showers where the "bride" is kind of shown off. That is actually fairly common where I come from. If I was to marry my boyfriend I feel certain the women at his mom's church would have a shower for me. They do it as a sign of friendship to the mother and it is not really a bid deal. Yep the bride (and normally her maid of honor) feel uncomfortable, but if you don't do it you would just upset the family and it isn't worth that!

 

[Talking Hands]

Can't say. We just have one big deaf fellowship and the whole group and any other deaf people who want to join us come and enjoy as well. Small community, deaf people.

 

[BriarRosie]

Ok, I want to play Ann Landers for a while.

My answer: You shouldn't have gotten the invitation to the baby shower unless you were a close family friend. You should be under no obligation to attend a baby shower for someone practically a stranger to you. I find the fact that your friend invited you to be odd.

I hope my .02 doesn't offend anyone.