aiya... don't argue with your husband because of the maid.... for a period of time, my husband and I always argue just because of the maid ar (and my husband and I seldom argue gar... and he seldom 'fat pei hey' on me.. however, for that period of time, he did 'fat pei hey' on me a few times!!).... so, i learnt that it's really bad to our relationship... plus not worth it.... the maid is just a stranger and temporary passenger to our family.
even though now we have different opinions.. but I tried not to "complain" my maid in front of him.. rather I try to let him see more of the maid's performance and let him understand the real situation is.
I guess most husbands can't handle both work pressure & family pressure... they always don't want to be bothered with these kind of troubles after work.... So, their only solution for us is --- fry the maid if we, as the wife, really can't stand the maid (and of course they don't really want to ... so, that is alway the last step they want to take). so,they will not try to resolve most of the problems (and they think those are just minor problems anyway)
for your case, seems start looking for a new maid as your backup is a must... just in case you can't really stand your current maid until her contract ends... you are ready to fry her.
just keep in mind, don't argue with your husband as you shouldn't ruin your family because of a bad maid. As long as you & huband have a strong bonding and relationship, no matter what the maid did.. your husband finally will support you!!