I'm not in a very good terms with my mom since young age (6yo onwards?) things get slightly better when I grew up (17yo onwards) n start t support myself financially and I think she realise the mistakes she made and hope for a better relationship. She's a very dedicated mom do all housework, cook for everyone, even lend me a few thousands to Pay my ($30k) Uni fees while I need t juggle my wedding n New Bto expenses. Now that I'm preggy, n I quit my job. Only my hub (not earning a lot) is supporting me. We decided not to hire any Confinement lady and ask my mom for help. She's willing to help. She's definitely experienced and know how to cook confinement food. However she stays in the west and I'm staying in north west. I know it's only right to allow her to sleep over thruout the confinement period rather than making her travel Everyday. 1) I'm worried we would clash again if she stay over. We have different views on confinement rules and the way t take care of babies. 2) my hub is not really comfortable having someone else in e house overnight. If you were me, what will u do?

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Maybe you can ask your mother what's her preference and see how it goes. If I were in your shoes, I do think it's better for her to go home in the evening to get a rest so that you and your husband gets to have personal time at night to bond with the baby, particularly if you mum has the tendency wanting to take over the night duties. As public transport could be a hassle to her, provide her with cab, uber ,grab as an appreciation so that she no need to waste time on logistics? Win win situation on husband's preference on privacy and mum's hassle on travelling to and fro. During night time, everyone deserve their own personal time and space.

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