Erin Andrews on the field before a game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys. ; Erin Andrews and her son Mack.Photo:Wesley Hitt/Getty ; Erin Andrews Instagram
Wesley Hitt/Getty ; Erin Andrews Instagram
Erin Andrewsis a proud boy mom!
The Fox sportscaster and her husband, former NHL playerJarret Stoll, became first-time parents in June 2023 with the birth of their son Mack.
The couple, whogot marriedin 2017 after dating for five years, were open about their fertility journey before welcoming Mack via surrogate.
Prior to his birth, Andrews underwent a 10-year IVF process during which she wasdiagnosed with cervical cancerin 2016. “It’s not easy,” the NFL reporter told theTodayshow, calling the IVF experience “one of the most challenging things in my life.”
After several failed rounds of IVF, the pair decided to start their family with the help of a surrogate. Unfortunately, they suffered a devastating loss when a set of twins didn’t make it. The couple later restarted the process, which Andrews called their “last hope.”
Here’s everything to know about Erin Andrews' son, Mack Roger Stoll.
Erin was open about her struggles with fertility
Erin Andrews and Jarret Stoll at the opening night of the 2013 Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival.Amanda Edwards/WireImage
Amanda Edwards/WireImage
In 2021, Andrews wrote about her fertility struggles in a personal essay for Facebook Bulletin. The sportscaster revealed that she was undergoing IVF treatment for the seventh time, calling it a “time-consuming and emotionally draining process” that left her feeling “so stressed out.”
“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, adding that she wanted to “be vocal and honest” about her story.
“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?” Andrews continued. “Instead of feeling ashamed, we need to give ourselves more love.”
She added that although it felt like a “lonely” experience, “so many” people were going through it and she was inspired to talk more about the process.
Mack was born in June 2023
Courtesy of Erin Andrews
Andrews and Stoll’s son Mack Roger Stoll was born via surrogate on June 28, 2023, weighing in at 7 lb., 7 oz.
The following month, the new mom shared more details about his birth on her podcast,Calm Down with Erin Charissa, telling co-hostCharissa Thompsonsaid there was “a little bit of an emergency in the delivery room.”
Andrews explained that there were concerns about his heartbeat due to how quickly he dropped into the birth canal. Although it caused some chaos in the delivery room, she noted that it was “nothing major.”
He was “ready” to come into the world
During her interview withTodayshow hostsHoda KotbandSavannah Guthrie, Andrews spoke about the day Mack was born, saying he was “ready” to come into the world.
Andrews explained that the delivery process was faster than expected, saying their surrogate swiftly entered labor. “She pushed once and he came out,” she said. “He came fast. My man was ready!”
During the delivery, Andrews was unsure whether or not she’d be in the room. “I’m not going to lie, I get really queasy, and I’ve been known to pass out,” the formerDancing with the Starsco-host revealed, saying she’d initially planned to stand off to the side with Stoll. But their surrogate wanted to share the moment with her.
“Right before he came, she asked to hold my hand,” Andrews said. “So, I grabbed her hand and she had a tear coming out of her eye.” Recalling the moment, she said it was one she’d never forget. “Our whole journey with our surrogate and her family was incredible.”
He has a four-legged sibling
Erin Andrews feeding her son Mack Roger Stoll while her dog Howard looks on.Courtesy of Erin Andrews
Before their son’s arrival, the couple began prepping for parenthood with a four-legged addition to the family.
“We’re getting a new dog — it’s our first child, so we’re very excited,” Andrews said in a June 2017 interview withHealth.“He’s a golden retriever; we’re naming him Howard.”
Andrews and Stoll are competitive parents
Erin Andrews with her husband Jarret Stoll pose together on a football field.Erin Andrews Instagram
Erin Andrews Instagram
As a sports broadcaster and a retired NHL player, Andrews and Stoll have a competitive spirit, and parenthood hasn’t changed that.
“We have a competitive household,” Andrews told Kotb and Guthrie about the adjustment to having a newborn. “We both want to nail it better than each other. If he starts peeing through his diaper, I’ll say, ‘I got it, I got it,’ because I want to [do it] better than him.”
As for who’s winning, she admitted that Stoll has the upper hand when burping while she’s better at swaddling Mack.
He’s already a sports fan
Erin Andrews holds her son Mack Roger Stoll while watching NFL Training Camp.Erin Andrews Instagram
Given who his parents are, it’s no surprise that Mack is immersed in sports.
In a feature article forGlamourin July 2023,Andrews wrote about her experience with IVF and surrogacy, in particular their close bond with their surrogate.
“Experiencing pregnancy with our surrogate was amazing,” she wrote, adding that “she was the perfect fit” for her and Stoll.
“My girl was very special,” she shared, calling her “calm, positive, and just so loving” before describing how Mack’s introduction to sports happened before he was born.
Andrews also revealed that she hopes to share her passions with Mack. “I’m excited to watch a game with my kid. I can’t wait to watchMonday Night Footballwith my son.”
Shortly after the article was published, Andrews posted a photo onInstagramof her and 1-month-old watching NFL Training Camp with the caption, “Christmas morning for me❤️🥹🏈.”
He wakes up to a party each morning
“I love seeing him in the morning,” she said in September 2023. “A friend told us a good thing to get in the habit of is to throw a party when you first see your kid in the morning, like ‘How was your night?’ ‘What did you dream about?’ He can’t answer back obviously, but we just throw a party, it’s so fun.”
“He loves every minute of it, it’s hilarious,” she continued, explaining how the morning parties involve a relaxing bath.
“Our dude just sits there and takes it all in," Andrews added. “We’ve got spa music going, I’ve been playing the soundtrack fromThe Holidayand a whole routine with shea butter … He loves it, which is really, really cute.”
Andrews loves seeing her husband be a dad
Jarret Stoll and Erin Andrews at a red carpet event in Beverly Hills, California, in February 2017.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
Speaking withToday, Andrews shared how excited she is to build a bond with Mack. “I want the connection with him. I can’t wait for the chemistry," she said.
In her article forGlamour,she elaborated even more, explaining that her favorite part of motherhood is watching Stoll as a father.
Andrews feels “mom guilt” while working away from home
While talking to PEOPLE in March 2024, Andrews said that the “mom guilt is real.”
“I didn’t think I would have much guilt. I went into this pretty naive,” she said. “I thought, ‘I’ve had this career my whole life; I’ll be fine. I travel, that’s just kind of part of my life.’ But I started feeling guilty when I was away.”
She added, “Yesterday, we were doing a whole day shoot with Enfamil, which was pretty awesome, but I felt so guilty. I feel bad when I didn’t get to put him to bed or I missed bath time or I missed dinner, so that was a little difficult.”
source: people.com
