yea, i am planning to get a maid due to the hike in price during cny too. but my relative says her friend managed to get someone to do confinement during CNY at usual rate too. that's why i was wondering if anyone is as lucky here. hahamispiiggy:Im not getting confinement lady.Cos baby out end jan confinement period will be during CNY.Normal rates 28 day cycle is alrdy 2.6k.If CNY more ex..I dont think me and my hub want to waste that kind of moneyy.So we are getting a maid(more long-term also) to help around the house during my confinement and my grandma who stays near me will cook and send me confinement food plus my Hubby will be on leave at home with me for the first two weeks.So I think I can manage.Haha!