I’ve never heard of a baby shower that didn’t have fewer than 20 women; as guests of whomever had the nicer home. They dress nice, pinky-sip tea, and talk about secret women things. Viva la difference. (At least that’s all they let on to us menfolk)
The times they are a'changing.
Apparently.
Mrs WBill had 4 or 5 (different groups...work, friends, family).
I went.... well, was arm-twisted into going... to one. That was enough for me, for at least the next 30-odd years.
And your characterization was approximately right. I would up hanging out with the husband of the lady who threw the party. Pleasant fellow. We both agreed that the food was good, but could have skipped out on all the rest of the activities.