Britney SpearsBritney Spears‘ mum Lynne Spears has reportedly praised her ex-husband Jamie Spears for taking control of their oldest daughter’s life.

After Britney was hospitalised at the end of last month, Jamie and estate lawyer Andrew Wallet were appointed co-conservators of Britney’s affairs and have taken tight control of her medical care, her legal issues and her financial assets including her homes.

A source close to the family told People magazine: “Jamie had to change his whole routine. Lynne sings his praises. He has been such a rock. He has stepped up to the plate.”

“He’s gathered a team of reputable people who are around [Britney] now. She’s not well, but for the first time in a long time she has people around her who really care about her.”

“She still has a long way to go [to get better], but that’s what we hope and pray for … Lynne and Jamie want their child to be whole again.”

The friend added that Lynne feels divided between Britney and her pregnant younger daughter Jamie Lynn Spears: “She has to spend time between Los Angeles and Kentwood [Louisana]. As a mother she feels needed in both places. She’s doing whatever she can to help both girls. She’s got that maternal instinct, and it’s in high gear.”

“[But] she’s up and down. It’s a roller coaster ride as a mother.”