You probably know Erin Andrews as the charismatic sportscaster who’s lit up our screens for years. But there’s more to her story than just sports. In 2017, Erin tied the knot with former NHL star Jarret Stoll, and since then, she’s been candid about her hopes to start a family. Let’s dive into her journey, including her emotional battle with IVF and how she’s handling the ups and downs along the way. Keep scrolling for a closer look at everything Erin has shared so far.
Erin Andrews and Her Family Dreams
Erin’s story with Jarret began back in 2012, when she met him while reporting on the World Series. Who would’ve thought that a chance encounter at a sporting event would lead to love? They started dating and were inseparable for four years before getting engaged in December 2016. But life threw her a curveball when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer that same year. Erin faced multiple surgeries, but she emerged victorious after doctors confirmed she was cancer-free. Now, as she looks toward the future, her focus is on expanding her family with the love of her life.
The couple said their vows in a picturesque wedding in Montana in 2017. Just months after their big day, Erin and Jarret welcomed a furry addition to their family—a puppy named Howard. Erin joked that caring for Howard was her practice run for motherhood. “I’ve never had a kid before, so this is my first go at it,” she told People in 2017. “I just wanted to make sure he’s OK and I’m not screwing him up. If I’m going to be a bit of a hypochondriac with my kid as I am with my dog—literally, I go to the vet twice a week because I’m so paranoid—I don’t want to mess this poor guy up. I know football, but I don’t know animals or kids!”
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Erin Andrews Opens Up About Her IVF Struggles
Fast forward to August 2021, and Erin shared an incredibly honest post on her blog about undergoing IVF for the seventh time. She revealed that she began this journey at 35, and now, at 43, she feels her body is working against her. “I have been trying to do IVF treatment for a while now, but sometimes it doesn’t go the way you want it. Your body just doesn’t allow it,” she wrote, opening up about the emotional and physical challenges.
Erin also explained why she kept her fertility struggles private for so long. “Now that it’s my seventh time, something just hit me. Why am I keeping this such a secret when this is just a part of our lives?” she wrote. “Instead of feeling ashamed, we need to give ourselves more love. It freaking sucks because it can seem like it’s such a lonely thing. There are so many of us going through this though, and it’s just not talked about.”
In November 2021, Erin gave her fans another update, sharing the tough reality of her IVF journey. “It’s been a really, really rough journey for us,” she told Us Weekly. “I’m sitting here with estrogen patches, so I’m sweating like a dog.”
By June 2023, Erin shared a heartfelt update with The Messenger, expressing her frustration and disappointment. “There’s so many women and men that go through this thing,” she said. “I mean, there’s a reason why these fertility clinics are packed. I don’t want to be the spokesperson for all this stuff. But I’m pretty honest and open about it. It sucks. It’s not the way you want to go about things. But if I can make people feel like they have a person to talk to and relate to, then I’ll carry that flag for them.”
She went on to talk about the pressure she and Jarret feel. “We’ve worked really hard to get where we are in our professional careers, and failing at [IVF] has been very hard to swallow. It’s not like things come easy. We’ve worked hard to be where we are. So, anytime you don’t have success, you’re like, ‘Wait, what? No, what are you talking about? Why is this not working out?’”
