Our journey to becoming mothers began with a deep desire to start our family. I’ve always dreamed of having a baby, and with Noemí, we decided that it was time to make that dream come true. At first, our family didn’t fully accept it, and I remember my mom’s words very well, when she told me that with Noemí, I would never have children, that I would never know my own blood, that I would never be a mom. It hurt deeply, and I cried a lot, but Noemí gave me the confidence that together, we could find a way to be moms. Fifteen years had passed since we started living together, and finally, I made the decision: “I want to be a mom, I want us to have a baby.” We called the Ingenes Institute, filled out a questionnaire, and were offered a virtual consultation. They explained all the available options, and we finally decided to go to the in-person appointment. It was a nerve-wracking moment because I was already 38 years old, and I knew this was my last chance to fulfill this dream. I clearly remember the day of the embryo transfer. I was standing in front of the screen, watching as they transferred my little embryos, and all I could think was: “Hold on to me, just as I will hold on to you. We want you so much, we love you so much. Let it be whatever God and the Virgin Mary want.” Tears of emotion came to my eyes as I watched them introduce my little babies. To our surprise, although only one embryo implanted, it was more than enough. That day, for me, was one of the best of my life, even before the birth of our baby. After the procedure, I felt filled with hope, and when I met with Noemí, the doctor told us: “I’m giving you your family for now. There are three of you, and with you, there are four. Let’s see what happens in the next few days.” Our pregnancy was very calm. I didn’t have any major symptoms, just some discomfort toward the end. Noemí was with me every step of the way, supporting me at all times. Dr. Karina Olmos’ care was impeccable: she gave us security, confidence, and explained the whole process to us, assuring us that if we started soon, we could have positive results before the end of the year. The moment I received the news that I was pregnant was unforgettable. On December 31, 2022, while we were at home, the phone rang, and it was the doctor. She said: “Congratulations! You’re pregnant.” It was a moment of shock and absolute happiness. I knew that all the effort, patience, and perseverance had been worth it. The day our baby was born was magical. I went to the hospital due to slight bleeding, and I was already at one centimeter of dilation. At 4:15 AM on September 5th, our son was born. It was an unexpected moment because the umbilical cord got wrapped around him, and he had to receive oxygen, but as soon as they handed him to me, I knew everything was fine. I looked at him, hugged him, and said: “I love you.” He was our baby, our little star brought down from the sky. Our son is sweet, strong-willed, playful, and calm. He loves watching the trees dance, playing, and enjoying quiet moments. Having him has completely changed our lives: we no longer think just about ourselves, but about him, his care, and his well-being. If I could speak to other women who are trying to become moms, I would tell them: “Never lose faith or hope. Fight for your dreams, trust yourselves and your doctors. Stay positive and consistent. Anything is possible when you desire it with all your heart.” If I could talk to myself before starting this process, I’d tell myself: “Give it your all, fight for what you want, don’t give up. Your baby will come when the time is right.” Today, we have our baby at home, filled with love and joy. I wouldn’t change anything about the process we went through; every step prepared us to value this blessing even more. Thanks to God, the Virgin Mary, and the Ingenes team, our dream came true, and our home is complete.
