For women who waited decades, motherhood came late and hard-won
Fifty-three-year-old Hudi was checking out at a supermarket, her almost-two-year-old daughter in her shopping cart. The lady at the checkout counter smiled at the toddler as she rang up the groceries. “Your granddaughter is adorable!” she cooed.
Hudi winced. “Thanks so much, but she’s actually my baby.”
“Enjoy your time with your grandbaby!” the cashier responded with a smile.
This time, Hudi didn’t bother to correct her.
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