Asking someone to throw you a shower

Blondangel

An acquaintance (that I've seen maybe five times in my life) kept hinting that she wanted me to throw her a baby shower. I politely declined several times and gently mentioned that showers are a gift from someone close to you. They aren't necessary or should be expected.

A few weeks later, she texts me that someone had "finally stepped up" and offered to throw her a shower and someone else was willing to cohost it. Fine. Unfortunately, she calls me today and tells me that the hostess is "overwhelmed" by the huge guest list and the cohost is bailing. She told me to call the host (someone I don't even know) and offer to help.

Is it just me or does this seem really inappropriate? Maybe things have changed in the 3 years since I had my shower? What would you do?