In 2019, 67-year-old Dien Tan Cuc became unexpectedly pregnant despite her children’s objections, and she was determined to give birth to a baby.
The Old Lady Gives Birth
October 25, 2019, was the most anticipated and anxious day for Dien Tan Cuc and Hoang Duy Binh. It was the day Dien Tan Cuc, at the age of 67, was about to enter the delivery room.
Being the oldest woman to naturally conceive in China, her story became the center of attention for countless journalists.
Obstetricians worked together to create a safer surgical plan for Dien Tan Cuc since she was elderly, and natural childbirth posed a high risk.
Eventually, as expected, Dien Tan Cuc safely delivered a baby girl. This news stirred public opinion, leaving many netizens curious about how a 67-year-old like Dien Tan Cuc could become pregnant.
Dien Tan Cuc worked as a nurse at a maternity hospital, while her husband, Hoang Duy Binh, worked in a law firm; both were over 60 and had retired long ago.
Their children were grown-up and independent, and with their previous good jobs, the couple enjoyed a peaceful retired life. However, this beautiful routine was unexpectedly disrupted.
In 2018, Dien Tan Cuc suffered from a stroke, luckily, her husband discovered it and rushed her to the hospital for timely treatment.
The doctors prescribed medications to improve blood circulation and reduce blood clotting for Dien Tan Cuc, advising her to take the medication on time and have regular health check-ups.
Dien Tan Cuc followed the doctor’s advice, but unexpectedly, after a few days, she experienced menstrual bleeding due to the medication. When she went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor assured her that there was no serious issue.
However, after a few months of menstruation, Dien Tan Cuc stopped menstruating again, which she initially thought was normal. But soon after, her body began to show other symptoms.
She started feeling sleepy, frequently experienced abdominal pain, and even her mood became irregular. This alerted the elderly couple that something was wrong.
This situation persisted for a long time until one day, while eating, she suddenly felt nauseous, which deeply alarmed them.
The couple hurried to the hospital for a check-up, and the results astonished everyone.
Dien Tan Cuc, 67 years old, was pregnant!
Family Discord
Returning home, the couple looked at each other, realizing that this arrival was ill-timed.
Given Dien Tan Cuc’s advanced age, it wasn’t suitable for her to give birth, and after giving birth, she wouldn’t have enough time to accompany the child.
Although the retired couple’s pension was enough to sustain their present lives, having another child meant increased expenses. They couldn’t ensure how their future life would turn out.
Upon reconsideration, they ultimately decided to go through with the pregnancy.
The couple visited the hospital the next day, seeking advice on what they should pay attention to during pregnancy. The doctor found it unbelievable, considering the risks for an elderly woman. Nevertheless, seeing the determination of the elderly couple, the doctor finally arranged to maintain the pregnancy normally, with the instruction to terminate it if any discomfort occurred to Dien Tan Cuc.
The elderly couple returned home and began their life nurturing the fetus.
However, the final decision reached the ears of their two grown children. The children vehemently disagreed with their mother having another child, they only wanted her to be healthy.
However, faced with constant opposition from their children, the elderly couple remained silent. The children even threatened to sever ties, but Dien Tan Cuc turned a deaf ear. Consequently, the children completely gave up, visiting their parents’ home less and less.
Dien Tan Cuc’s heart was broken, but she was resolute and had no regrets.
Days passed, and to everyone’s surprise, the baby in the womb grew healthy. Even the doctors believed it to be a miracle.
In 2019, with the assistance of doctors, Dien Tan Cuc underwent a cesarean section and safely gave birth to a lovely baby girl named Hoang Thien Tu, meaning “Heaven’s Gift.”
A Precious Gift from Above
For the elderly couple, the little girl Hoang Thien Tu was a heavenly gift bestowed upon them. She was their new responsibility and love.
Dien Tan Cuc felt everything was worth it, despite the altered relationship with her two grown children.
Moreover, after giving birth to Thien Tu, Dien Tan Cuc experienced unexpected progress; she even felt visibly rejuvenated.
However, the reality was set to deliver a heavy blow.
Since Dien Tan Cuc couldn’t produce breast milk, Thien Tu had to rely on formula milk. However, formula milk was expensive, and the couple’s retirement income couldn’t afford it. This was aside from the future expenses for her education.
To survive, Hoang Duy Binh could only return to the legal profession, even at his advanced age, to earn a modest income to supplement the family’s finances.
However, when he went to work, who would take care of the baby and the elderly Dien Tan Cuc who had just given birth at home?
The lives of three people, two elderly and a young child, faced immense difficulty. Dien Tan Cuc and her husband regretted their decision for the first time.
But it was too late for regret now. Fortunately, their two grown children hadn’t completely abandoned them, and they returned to help. With a small new member in the house, the previously strained relationships gradually dissolved.
To commemorate their life, Hoang Duy Binh started recording some videos for his little daughter, and to his surprise, these videos became quite popular on social media, opening new business opportunities for him.
The elderly couple understood that they couldn’t accompany Thien Tu until she grew up, so they wanted to use their remaining strength to plan for her life.
After becoming popular, Hoang Duy Binh also started learning and live-streamed sales. Although the income was not high, it significantly improved their lives.
Despite differing opinions on social media about this family, some thought them irresponsible parents, while others hailed them as great parents.
These comments couldn’t affect them. After all, for Dien Tan Cuc and Hoang Duy Binh, spending more time to grow alongside their daughter Hoang Thien Tu was the most important thing.
