You have to and should be strong enough to be firm about this with your husband. Say you can not go along with whatever your mil expects.
If you are firm......and not flexible, then only he will understand the gravity of your situation.
And if mil still continues this way....then I see no other alternative than saying it firmly to mil directly. Please do not be afraid. Always remember you have a right to rest and a stress free life, especially with a baby.
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