Adriana Iliescu, a Romanian teacher, gained worldwide attention when she became a mother at the remarkable age of 67.
Her extraordinary feat secured her a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest mother in Romania and, at that time, the oldest mother in the entire world.
Now 80 years old, Adriana is determined to continue her personal growth while also providing for her daughter until she reaches legal adulthood.
She currently resides in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, in her own private two-room flat.
In an interview, she expressed that she is happier than ever since giving birth to her daughter, Eliza.
Adriana’s pregnancy was made possible through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and she welcomed her daughter into the world in January 2005.
However, even some of her friends turned against her, accusing her of selfish behavior.
At the girl’s christening, the nuns referred to the baby as a “thing of darkness,” highlighting their disapproval, but Adriana did not let their remarks go unnoticed.
After careful consideration, Adriana selected a guardian for her daughter.
She chose Dr. Bogdan Marinescu, the doctor who assisted her in the conception process.
To secure her daughter’s future, Adriana also made financial arrangements and placed money in an account.
Besides her remarkable journey as a mother, Adriana Iliescu is also a successful children’s author and a Romanian language teacher.
She has excelled in her literary pursuits, publishing more than 25 books.
Now she embraces her role as a mother, nurturing her 14-year-old daughter, who shows a natural aptitude for the exact sciences.
