Some couples arrive at a fertility clinic carrying a mix of emotions that’s hard to put into words—hope, exhaustion, fear, expectation, and a question that grows heavier with every passing month. Gisela and Marco came to Ingenes after two years of trying to have a baby. They weren’t there out of curiosity. They were there because they had tried, they had waited, and like so many families, they needed clear answers and a real path forward. Today, their story has a name: Fernanda, their baby. And there’s more—right now, they are living a new chapter filled with cautious excitement and renewed hope, as they’ve received a positive beta while waiting for Fernanda’s little sibling. Their story is a deeply human reminder that fertility is experienced as a couple, as a team—and that when support is clear, professional, and empathetic, the journey becomes lighter, more structured, and above all, more possible. Two years of trying: when time starts to hurt When a couple decides to try for a baby, the beginning is often filled with excitement. There are plans, conversations, and dreams. But when time passes and pregnancy doesn’t happen, hope begins to mix with anxiety. Month after month, waiting turns into an invisible calendar—cycles, dates, expectations that rise and fall. For Gisela and Marco, two years were enough to understand that this wasn’t just about “relaxing” or “letting it happen.” Two years meant consistency, repeated attempts, emotional exhaustion, and an unavoidable question: what’s going on? That’s where stepping into a place like Ingenes makes a difference—not to promise instant results, but to replace uncertainty with a plan: a diagnosis, clear steps, guidance, and ongoing support. Finding the cause can also bring relief One thing many couples discover later than they should—often due to social myths or cultural pressure—is that fertility is not exclusively a women’s issue. In their case, the challenge was related to a male factor. Naming that clearly matters for several reasons: At Ingenes, the approach often starts there—evaluating the couple as a unit, with proper testing, clear medical interpretation, and a personalized strategy. Once the male factor was identified, the journey stopped being a blind search and became a concrete, structured plan. The value of a multidisciplinary team: not walking alone Fertility treatment isn’t a single-day event—it’s a process. And in a process like this, what often sustains families isn’t only the medicine, but the way the team walks alongside them. In situations like Gisela and Marco’s, support can make a real difference through things like: When couples arrive after years of trying, emotional fatigue is very real. That’s why empathetic care—without minimizing or talking down—can hold far more weight than it seems. Choosing to move forward with IVF Along their journey, IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) became the treatment path for Gisela and Marco. IVF is often recommended when certain factors make natural conception more difficult or when a medically controlled process can help increase possibilities. What makes infertility especially hard isn’t just the diagnosis—it’s the feeling of doing everything possible and seeing no change. IVF shifts that narrative. It doesn’t promise magic, but it offers structure, science, monitoring, and a team that guides every step. Fernanda: when the dream finally has a name Fernanda’s arrival represents far more than a positive result. In many testimonials, this is the moment families share: what once felt impossible becomes routine. Laughter, first steps, unexpected hugs—everything imagined for years finally becomes real. And with that comes another common emotion: gratitude—for having chosen a team that helped turn uncertainty into a path built on hope and clarity. Trying again: when the heart wants more After welcoming their first baby, many couples reach a new crossroads: deciding whether to try for another child. But the experience is never the same. Now there is the love for Fernanda, the memory of the treatment, the lessons learned—and sometimes, the fear of facing uncertainty again. That’s why what Gisela and Marco are living today is especially meaningful: they now have a positive beta as they wait for Fernanda’s sibling. In fertility journeys, the word beta is often felt with your heart in your throat. It represents real hope, but also careful anticipation. In that emotional space, support becomes essential once again—not just the treatment itself, but the follow-up, reassurance, and clarity step by step. A reminder for families who are still trying Gisela and Marco’s story sends a clear message to couples who are right where they once were—months or years into trying, tired, frustrated, and afraid of more disappointing news. Their journey shows that: Fernanda—and what lies ahead Today, Gisela and Marco know what it means to hold their baby after a fertility journey. They understand the effort, the emotions, and the transformation that come with it. That’s why their current positive beta isn’t just a result—it’s a new page in their family’s story. Two-year-old Fernanda is a daily reminder that hope can endure. And the sibling on the way—announced for now by a positive beta—represents the desire to grow their family and try again with the same faith, now strengthened by experience. Because when a couple walks this path with both medical expertise and human support, it’s not just about “achieving a pregnancy.” It’s about restoring hope, healing the wait, and building a future that once felt paused. And so, Gisela, Marco, and Fernanda’s story continues—with gratitude for what has been achieved, and hope for what’s still to come.