Erin Andrews Pledges to Continue Second-Baby Journey at 48
Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews has confirmed that she and husband Jarret Stoll are still actively trying to expand their family, despite a long and public battle with infertility. In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly published September 1, 2026, Andrews, now 48, said she recently told her doctor, “I’m not done,” and described her determination as a “weird addiction.”
“It’s a lot harder at 48 than I ever thought it would be,” Andrews admitted while promoting Cancerguard, a multi-cancer early detection test she is partnering with. “For some reason, I don’t take ‘no’ or bad visits very well. I’m very, very interested in continuing this whole thing and seeing what I can do.”
The couple welcomed their son, Mack, via surrogate in July 2023 after years of IVF and two surgeries related to Andrews’ 2016 cervical cancer diagnosis. But their attempt to give Mack a sibling hit a devastating roadblock in May 2025, when Andrews revealed on her podcast “Calm Down with Erin and Charissa” that their surrogate had suffered a miscarriage.
A Public, Painful Path to Parenthood
Andrews has never shied away from sharing the raw details of her fertility struggles. Her journey began after her cervical cancer diagnosis in September 2016, when she underwent two operations before being declared cancer-free in 2017. The treatments compromised her ability to carry a child, leading her to explore surrogacy and multiple rounds of IVF.
In the Us Weekly interview, she reflected on the emotional whiplash of the miscarriage: “I have dealt with this before, but things were going really, really well. Her little heartbeat and her numbers were really good—so much so I even told you guys a couple weeks ago because we thought we had such good news.”
Despite the setback, Andrews said she remains resolute. During a 2026 episode of her podcast, she explained, “I am crazy, and I am with a doctor that said, ‘Listen, we’ll call it when it’s time.’ But I am psychotic right now. I just feel like I believe my body can do it.”
Her co-host Charissa Thompson has been a steadfast supporter, validating Andrews’ decision to “exhaust every option” while reminding her of the joy she already has. “You have a beautiful baby boy and he’s about to be 3 years old and he’s incredible,” Thompson said. “I love your commitment to your family, because most people would have given up a long time ago and that baby boy wouldn’t have even been here.”
Advocacy and Anniversary: A Decade After Cancer
This September also marks ten years since Andrews received her cervical cancer diagnosis. In a candid recollection, she told Us Weekly that she found out while sitting in a hotel meeting room before an Eagles-Giants production meeting. A text from her gynecologist simply said, “Call me.”
Andrews is now channeling that experience into advocacy work with Cancerguard, which offers a blood test that can detect over 50 types and subtypes of cancer. She hopes her story will encourage others to prioritize early detection and to lean on their support networks when facing difficult health journeys.
“I said to my girlfriends the other day, and I’ve said to them throughout this entire thing of trying to have a baby, that I’m so grateful for communicating because you can’t keep it in,” she said. “Lean on your loved ones, even if they’ve never had to deal with this before. I feel like it’s the best way.”
A Broader Conversation About Age and Fertility
Andrews’ public determination comes at a time when more women are speaking openly about trying to conceive later in life, often facing biological hurdles that are rarely discussed in mainstream media. Her willingness to share the details—from failed IVF rounds to the surrogate miscarriage—has made her a relatable figure for many women who feel isolated in their own struggles.
Fertility specialists note that while advanced maternal age poses significant challenges, the use of donor eggs, gestational carriers, and other assisted reproductive technologies has expanded possibilities for women in their late 40s. Andrews’ case also highlights the emotional toll that repeated attempts can take, a factor that her doctor acknowledged by saying, “We’ll call it when it’s time.”
Andrews, however, is not ready to hear that call. “Listen, I feel like I’ve been through a lot before, and I’ve come out on the other side. So I’m ready to rewrite a little history with this too,” she said.
Her story echoes the experiences of other public figures who have spoken about infertility, such as celebrities who have used surrogacy or IVF later in life. For Andrews, the journey is deeply personal, but she has chosen to share it widely—partly to destigmatize the conversation and partly to hold herself accountable.
What’s Next for the Andrews-Stoll Family?
As Andrews continues her advocacy work and her NFL broadcasting duties, she and Stoll are reportedly still in contact with their fertility clinic. No further details about upcoming procedures have been shared, but Andrews made it clear that she is not closing the door.
Her co-host Thompson summed up the sentiment that many of her listeners feel: “You’re an inspiration because you just keep going. And whatever happens, you have already won.”
For now, Andrews is balancing her professional career with the emotional demands of trying for another child, all while raising a toddler. She has said that becoming a mother later in life gave her a new perspective, and that every setback has only strengthened her resolve.
“I’m not done,” she repeated. “I don’t take no for an answer, and I’m going to keep fighting until I can’t anymore.”
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