The day you become a parent is a day you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Suddenly, a unique little individual has been welcomed into the world and is dependent on you. It's your job to create the best conditions for them and help them fulfill their dreams. When Adriana Yeskio became a mother for the first time in 2005, she made headlines around the world.
The reason? She was 66 years old when she gave birth to her daughter, Elisa. Her happiness was infinite. Now, 17 years later, the elderly mother is once again in the spotlight as new pictures of her daughter are gaining a lot of attention.
There are days in a person's life that truly change everything. Anyone who is a parent probably agrees that the moment you welcome your son or daughter is indescribable. Seeing that precious child look up at you for the first time is the best feeling in the world.
Some children are written into the history books at birth. That's precisely what happened to Eliza Ilesky when she was born in 2005 in Romania, thanks to her mother. The girl became historic. Adriana Ilescu was 66 years old when she became the world's then oldest mother, for obvious reasons.
Her birth story made headlines. Upon Eliza's birth, Adriana earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. In 2010, Adriana opened up about motherhood and talked about her feelings. She had been heavily criticized after becoming a mother.
People thought she was selfish and too old. The mirror is unkind to women, but when it comes to my energy, I feel like a young woman. I feel like I'm 27. When I'm a bit more tired, I feel like I'm 37.
I'm healthier than women more than half my age," she told the Daily Mail. People think they're being funny when they call me granny, but I didn't have Elisa to make me look younger. I never feel my years.
During her interview with the British tabloid, the then 71-year-old Adriana also revealed her plans to have another child. Medically, it's impossible, she said. I understand there are trials going on with a 70-year-old woman in England, so it could be done.
I'm fine and healthy, and I think it would be possible to have another child in the future, but I'm not in a rush at the moment. Like most daughters and mothers, Adriana and Elisa have formed a strong bond over the years. Eliza is an energetic, funny, and very happy child.
Even though many have an opinion about Adriana's age, the elderly mother claims she is a good parent and that she does everything for Elisa. "I don't smoke and I don't drink. If I live as long as my parents did, Eliza will be 20 by the time I pass away. I think I still have a lot to give her," Adriana says.
Becoming a mother so late in life was not Adriana's choice. When she was young and newly wed, Adriana Ilesky was forced to abort her baby for medical reasons at 24. Her husband abandoned her.
"I couldn't even think about a child as I was working," she said and continued, "From the age of 37, after I had completed my doctorate, I was ready to have a child, but there was no IVF back then." Adriana was 57 years old when in vitro fertilization became available in Romania. Adriana received treatment, but her first pregnancy in 2000 failed.
People who heard about her ambition to be a mother turned their backs on her. They thought Adriana was doing something immoral. But she never lost hope, and her will to become a mother was unyielding. She then turned to Dr. Bogdan Marinescu in Bucharest for treatment, which led to Elisa's birth.
Adriana became pregnant with triplets, but two of the babies died in the womb, and Eliza was the only one who survived. Unfortunately, she was born prematurely, so she spent a long time in the NICU. But soon she had grown up to be a strong little girl.
The deeply religious Adriana wanted to baptize her daughter. Unfortunately, several religious organizations didn't like Adriana becoming a mother at such an old age. When Elisa was baptized, the nuns gave Adriana looks, and one even called her the product of dark force. Adriana herself claims that Elisa is a gift from God.
In 2022, it has been 17 years since Adriana became a mother for the first time. Now they're having a great time together, even though Adriana is often believed to be Elisa's grandmother.
But the experienced mother still feels great in her body and mind, and she has a lot of love to give, which is essential for raising a child. At age 83, Adriana continues to work on her writing. She's produced more than 25 books for children and insists she is healthy.
She still works as a part-time lecturer in Bucharest, despite looking like a great grandma. Adriana has also made sure that Elisa's future is in good hands. When Adriana turned to IVF, she made a deal with the doctor: he's going to be the godfather and the legal guardian of the girl if Adriana passes away.
As for now, Adriana wants to keep her family life private, but we know that 17-year-old Elisa hopes to study and attend college. According to Brightside, Elisa is an award-winning student and follows in her mother's academic footsteps. It seems as though she's doing a better job than many 25 and 30-year-olds. She's devoted to her child with no distractions.
Her daughter looks very happy, content, and well-rounded, with a beautiful soul.
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