I feel your baby needs you even more when he is sick. Follow your motherly instincts and Just hold on to him so he can recover faster and tell your husband and mil not to worry. If anything, you'll let them know. I think they're just being overly-cautious.
I'm of the position to handle your sick child yourself because my husband and I took care of our firstborn without our in-laws and confinement nanny. We just managed our expectations.
Wishing you and your baby a speedy recovery!
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