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preface
On March 4, 2002, Wang Cuiying, a peasant woman in Cangzhou, Hebei Province, successfully gave birth to two men and three women in Beijing Maternity Hospital, creating a miracle in the history of Chinese medicine.
The five children were later selected as the live-action version of "Fuwa" for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the darlings of the people of the whole country.
However, 20 years later, their lives are not as happy as people think, and their mother Wang Cuiying also bluntly said in an interview that if she can be reelected, she will not have a child.
If you don't have it, you will be amazing
Wang Cuiying's road to pregnancy was not smooth. After she married her husband Jiao Baocun, she soon gave birth to her eldest daughter, Ning Ning. But she never conceived a second child.
At the age of 35, Wang Cuiying underwent surgery because of fluid in her abdomen, and only found out that she was unexpectedly pregnant when she went for a follow-up a month after the operation.
At that time, she did not plan to have this child because she was worried that postoperative physical problems and the use of a lot of drugs would affect the child. But when she went to the hospital for a check-up, she learned that she had quintuplets in her belly, and one too small was hiding behind.
This news stunned both Wang Cuiying and her husband. They were originally from a rural background, their families were not rich, and it was not easy to raise one child, let alone five. And doctors told them that the chance of conceiving quintuplets is only one in 60 million, the survival rate is extremely low, and there are no successful cases in China.
So they probably had a spontaneous abortion. The doctor recommended that they have fetal reduction surgery to reduce the number of fetuses to ensure the safety of the mother and the remaining child.
However, Wang Cuiying rejected the doctor's advice. She said that since these children had come to her, it was a gift of life from God, and she could not give up any of them.
She decided to take a huge risk to give birth to all five children. Such an option worried doctors and family, but it could not change her resolve.
Wang Cuiying's pregnancy was very difficult and painful. Because there were too many children in the womb, squeezing her stomach and heart, she couldn't eat and had trouble breathing.
She can't sleep lying down, she can only rest on her knees, and in order not to press her stomach, her arms have to be supported, and she has to change positions in a few minutes.
Throughout her pregnancy, she hardly slept a single restful night's sleep. By the time she was seven months old, Wang Cuiying's stomach was so big that she couldn't hold it with her hands. The uterus is only as thin as a piece of paper, and it will bleed profusely at any time, and adults and children are in danger at all times. So, on the advice of the hospital, she had a caesarean section.
In order to ensure the smooth operation of the operation, the hospital has carefully prepared five surgical teams. With the joint efforts of more than 20 medical staff, three women, two men, five little lives were born healthy, and their mothers were safe and sound.
The smooth birth of the first quintuplets in China has attracted national attention, and everyone is happy for this big family.
However, because they were multiple births, the children were born young, and they were born prematurely, so they were sent to the incubator as soon as they were born.
First, the second eldest had colitis on the fifth day of birth, which occurred in such a small premature baby under the conditions of medical treatment at that time, which was very serious.
The doctor told Wang Cuiying and his wife that the child would live up to six hours, and even if the operation was successful, there would be sequelae in the future, and it might be an abnormal child.
At this time, Wang Cuiying was very different from her previous thoughts. It was so difficult to give birth to them, and since they came to her, it was a gift of life from heaven, and none of these children could be less.
The weak Wang Cuiying lay on the hospital bed and said to her husband: "We must save the second child." Perhaps God took pity on this mother's difficulty and decided to take care of these weak lives, and the second eldest was lucky, the operation was successful, and there were no problems left.
Subsequently, the jaundice of the third and the heart problems of the fourth all improved one after another. Several children survived the difficult situation without risk.
When Wang Cuiying named her children, she always had the word "Fu" in her name, hiding all her good expectations in their names, hoping that they would all be blessed people in the future. She named the children Fu Qing, Fu Fu Le, Fu Xi, Fu Juan, and Fu Ni.
Having a baby is not easy, raising a child is even harder
Having a baby is not easy, raising a child is even harder. After giving birth safely, the difficulties of Wang Cuiying's family have just begun. Because the family was not rich, the series of expenses for giving birth to children cost more than 100,000 yuan, and the life of the family became even more stretched.
Fortunately, Wang Cuiying has attracted the attention of major media since she was pregnant. After her family's difficulties were reported by the media, many well-wishers donated money to help them get through the difficulties temporarily.
But the process of raising children and hard work still depends on themselves. Just breastfeeding made Wang Cuiying miserable. Feed every two hours, with the first feeding followed by the second. Finally, all five children were fed, and before they could rest for a while, the children cried again and wanted to start the next round of feeding.
The children are all about the same size, sometimes they are in a hurry, some do not eat, and some eat twice. At the end of the day, Wang Cuiying couldn't do anything, she could only be busy taking care of her children.
Her breasts were sucked red and swollen by the child, and the pain made her cry. Her husband also struggles to save money, going to work during the day to earn money and returning at night to help change diapers, do laundry, and cook. The two of them have little time to rest and communicate, and life is very stressful.
Wang Cuiying's eldest daughter, Ning Ning, is also not easy. She was originally a lively and cute little girl, but since she had five younger siblings, she has lost the attention and favor of her parents.
She had to take on the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings early and helping her mother share the household chores. She is often ignored and left out, feeling like an outsider.
She also had few friends because her family was so poor that she didn't have the money to buy her new clothes and toys, or for extracurricular activities and interest classes. She could only stay at home, watching her younger siblings noisy and playing.
The life of Wang Cuiying's family did not become better because of the birth of quintuplets, but became more difficult and difficult. They lived in a dilapidated bungalow with only two rooms, a living room, and a kitchen. Six children slept huddled into a bed, and their parents slept on a couch in the living room.
They do not have household appliances such as air conditioning, televisions, refrigerators, running water and heating. In winter, it is so cold that you have to wear a cotton jacket to sleep, and in summer, you have to use a fan to fan the wind.
They eat the cheapest food, rice, steamed buns, cabbage, potatoes, etc. Nutrient-dense foods such as meat and fruit are rarely seen. They wore old clothes donated or eliminated by others, and their shoes were patched several times.
Quintuplets selected as "Fuwa" for the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Although Wang Cuiying's family lives in poverty, there are still some happy things. That is, the quintuplets were selected as the live-action version of the 2008 Beijing Olympics "Fuwa". It was a great honor and opportunity to put their family in the spotlight of the nation.
Each of the quintuplets represents the image and meaning of "Fuwa", which is Fu Qing representing "Beibei" (ocean), Fu Fu Le representing "Jingjing" (forest), Fu Fu Xi representing "Huan Huan" (flame), Fu Fu Juan representing "Yingying" (sky), and Fu Funi representing "Nini" (earth).
They wear costumes of their own colors and patterns, showing a cute and lively demeanor on various occasions.
As the spokesperson of "Fuwa", the quintutriplets also received a lot of benefits and benefits. They can not only visit the events and activities of the Beijing Olympics for free, but also meet many celebrities and stars at home and abroad, such as Liu Xiang, Yao Ming, Li Ning, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and so on.
They can also be interviewed and reported by the media, and have become the darlings of the people of the whole country. They also received a lot of sponsorship and donations, such as Olympic souvenirs, clothing, toys, etc. Their lives have also improved a lot, such as moving into a new house, going to a good school, eating good things, etc.
The happy life came to an abrupt end
Wang Cuiying's family thought that such a life would last forever, their children would always be loved and paid attention to, and their family would always be happy and happy.
However, they were wrong. After the Olympics, the quintuplets faded from public view, and people were no longer interested in them.
Their sponsorship and donations dwindled and ceased, and their lives returned to poverty and destitution.
Their new house was also confiscated because they had no money to pay property fees and utilities, and they had to move back to their old house.
Their children also drop out of school because they have no money to pay for school and books, and stay at home or go out to do odd jobs.
The tragic experience of Wang Cuiying's family has attracted media attention. A reporter interviewed Wang Cuiying and asked her what she thought about her life and children.
Wang Cuiying said: "I regret giving birth to these children, and if I can re-elect, I don't want any of them." She said she decided to give birth to quintuplets because she couldn't bear to give up any of them, but she didn't expect to cause so much suffering to herself and her family.
She said that she could not afford to raise so many children, could not give them a good education and life, and she was sad to watch them grow up day by day without making a living. She said she felt like a failed mother who had lost happiness for herself and her children.
Public opinion
Wang Cuiying's words have caused a lot of controversy and discussion. Some sympathize with her plight, believing that she was a brave and selfless mother who sacrificed everything she had for the sake of her children.
Some criticized her approach as an irresponsible and irrational mother who caused untold suffering to herself and her children for the sake of impulse. Some suggested that she give her children to someone else for adoption or foster care so they could have a better future.
Some people call on society to give her more help and support so that she and her children can live a normal and happy life.
epilogue
The story of Wang Cuiying's family shows us the difficulties and challenges faced after the birth of multiple babies.
What should we think about this phenomenon? How can we help such families? This is a question that deserves our consideration and attention.