Hi, I sense the tension and dilemma. On one hand, u wanted help and save cost but on the other, u are afraid of unexpected events. Honestly, if I am u, if my hub is hands on, I will get him to apply 2 weeks leave to help. Mother can teach him how to cook, clothes can be put in the washing machine. U have to be a little hardworking to care for baby at night and this means compromising your rest.
This seems to be a better solution than having your mother over and afraid of clash and hub not comfortable. Alternatively, order confinement food (hub can also eat) and hub can rest. Otherwise, mother only comes in day time and goes back in evening but tiring for elderly.
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