Some couples have infants shortly after they marry, while others must wait years to see their own child. As for the Nigerian couple, it takes more than four decades of waiting before they get to hold their own babies in their arms.
The 68-year old Margaret Adenuga recently gave birth to beautiful twin babies after 46 years of waiting. Margaret had already undergone three IVF operations before eventually becoming pregnant, according to reports.
Her husband, 77-year-old Noah Adenuga revealed that they have been married since 1974 and wanted their own child since forever.
Despite multiple failures they were experiencing throughout the journey, Margaret and Noah never give up.
“I have a dream and I believe our dreams and wishes will come true,” said Noah, who’s now a pensioner.
“When we started, I kept assuring my wife, you will have it. It will happen. It will only cost money. I simply asked my wife whether she thought she could still carry a pregnancy at her age because of her age, and she answered yes. So, I said if you are, then relax, it’s not over until it’s over,” Noah told CGTN in an interview.
On her part, Margaret said she took a lot of inspiration from her husband’s love and confidence in her. Noah, she claimed, remained by her side throughout the years, despite intense pressure from his relatives to find another woman to bear him children.
All the efforts they’ve made up to this day surely didn’t go down the drain as they are now blessed with a daughter and a son at the same time.
The babies were delivered via C-section at 37 weeks by Dr. Adeyemi Okunowo.
The hospital stated it was the first time they had dealt with a pregnancy in a woman her age.
Dr. Adeyemi Okunowo, who welcomed the twins said that a team of experts had been assigned to monitor Margaret’s pregnancy due to the age factor. Dr. Adeyemi also indicated that women of a later age may be able to conceive through IVF, but doctors must take into account the medical hazards of pregnancy at that age.
A fourth IVF attempt proved to be the magic touch in the couple’s quest for children, and it brought them double delight. Two children.
Both babies and their mother are healthy, a daily source of joy for Noah.
46 years is surely not a short time. Congratulations to the couple!
