“Oliver Will Get Them Here” — Sarah Herron on IVF, Loss, and the Journey to Mothering Twins
Sarah Herron shares the deeply moving story of her son Oliver, conceived through IVF, and the heartbreaking moment she had to say goodbye. In this powerful conversation, Sarah walks us through the shock of infertility, the devastation of loss, and the sacred ways Oliver’s spirit continues to guide her. She also shares the emotional, high-risk journey of carrying twins after loss, their early arrival at 32 weeks, and what it means to step into motherhood with grief, gratitude, and resilience.
We talk about:
Navigating infertility, IVF, and a diminished ovarian reserve diagnosis
The pregnancy and loss of her son, Oliver, at 25 weeks
Moving through postpartum grief, guilt, and spiritual searching
Choosing IVF again and discovering she was pregnant with twins
The anxiety and milestones of pregnancy after loss
Her daughters’ premature birth and NICU stay
The tension between grief and joy, and how Oliver remains present in her motherhood
Parenting twins while navigating physical disability and societal perceptions
The gifts, strength, and perspective loss brought to her life and marriage
This episode is a tender, vulnerable reminder that love and grief are forever intertwined— and that it can be a portal in becoming a more compassionate and loving human.
Oliver, this one is for you.
Get to Know Sarah:
Internationally recognized as “Sarah Herron from The Bachelor,” Sarah is more intimately known as an adventure enthusiast and IVF warrior. She has used the platform she gained from reality TV to build both virtual and real-life communities for women walking vulnerable spectrums of life—disability, infertility, pregnancy loss, grief, and now, motherhood to one-year-old twin girls.
Sarah is the founder of the nonprofit SheLift, the virtual support group The Infertile Circle, and the hiking collective Tents Without Gents. Her work continues to inspire and uplift women navigating complex and courageous paths.
Learn more at walkwithme.org
Instagram: @sarahherron
