Baby Shower Drama

Jessica
Alright, to make a long story short, I'm having my baby shower at my house... Hosted by my mom. Main reason being, I live part time in NYC and part time at our permanent home in North Carolina. My friends are spread out across the US and I trust my mom to take care of what needs done. Problem is, this isn't the "norm." And, when I brought up the suggestion of having a couple friends help out hosting, my mom seemed hurt. Also, I want to do it at my house bc it'll be convenient just to walk the gifts upstairs to my nursery (since my husband will not be home). What do you all think?