Fatima Moreira de Melo and Raemon Sluiter want to start a family.

Fatima Moreira de Melo and Raemon Sluiter

Former (international) field hockey player turned professional poker player Fatima Moreira de Melo and her boyfriend, former professional tennis player, Raemon Sluiter are hearing the sound of pitter-patter in the future. The two are thinking of starting a family next year.

Raemon, 33, loves babies, but didn't feel ready before. His 4-year old niece Luna tragically died from a brain tumor in 2008. Something that, of course, left marks on Raemon's soul. Luckily, Fatima was there by his side to help him up "I can enjoy life again" he says.

Although baby plans are being made, wedding plans aren't. Fatima, 32, says "Of course, we talk about marriage, but we don't have anything planned yet. When I marry, I'll marry him."