Sarah Herron

It’s been a month since Oliver was born. ❤️ This is him, this is his sweet little face. Perfect and covered in bright blonde peach fuzz. All 2lbs of him. I’m not sure how to summarize the last month, or how we’ve managed to survive—it’s required a certain type of Wintering that only a grieving mother knows. But somehow, we’re here. What I hate, is that as more time separates us from the night we met Oliver, sometimes I can’t distinguish if the last month has been a nightmare or if my pregnancy was all a dream. And as each new day brings increments of space and healing… I am gutted that we are moving back in a direction of life that physically looks like the one we lived before Oliver. My body is healing, yet I remain in maternity jeans—a paradox of relief and grief at the same time. Although it’s still snowing, spring is peeking its way through and I am not ready. The minutes of daylight gained each night is an insulting reminder that life carries on, despite my grief still being held in January. I don’t want the snow to melt or the trees to bud. I want to Winter with Oliver forever. What I love is that joy ~has~ come back sooner than I gave it credit for. I didn’t believe people when they told me it would. And we’ve been laughing—a lot actually. We’ve started cooking again, and going for walks. And Rio, sweet Rio… he has been my lifeline. He is my witness. I’ve gone inward and focused exclusively on healing. I still don’t really see or talk to people. The okay days are starting to outnumber intolerable days, and good days are even starting to find their way in. Oliver is home on my nightstand in a white gift bag until his urn arrives. I have to find humor in even this, because honestly it is kind of funny 😊. I feel his spirit all around us, people all around the WORLD feel his spirit. And though his body isn’t here, I know this isn’t the end of Oliver Brown. Happy one month heavenly birthday, baby boy. We love you and miss you forever. ❤️

Always knew it was you @dylan.h.brown 🤵🏼‍♂️👰🏼‍♀️❤️ Love you beyond words! Grateful to our friends who joined us in the Grand Canyon for this special occasion and then got me out alive! 😂. Stay tuned for an after party as soon as life makes room for it! We tied the knot on 8.27.23 at mile 75 of the Colorado River, standing on hot granite wearing a wrinkly wedding dress and it was… perfection. ❤️ #DownWithBrown #TheGreatBrownHerron #elopement #elopementlove #elopmentwedding #elopementphotography #thegrandcanyon #adventurewedding #justmarried

On Aug 27th, at mile 75 of the Colorado River, in hundred degree temps and a wrinkly wedding dress, my best friend and I finally tied the knot in our own perfect way. I can’t wait to adventure for a lifetime with you @dylan.h.brown ❤️🤵🏼‍♂️👰🏼‍♀️ #DownWithBrown #grandcanyon #elopmentwedding #elopement #adventurewedding #thebachelor #elopementphotography #grandcanyonnationalpark

My first mountain bike ride is in the books! My new mountain bike is awesome and turns quite a few heads… or maybe it’s my carbon fiber prosthetic arm that catches people’s attention… either way! Yesterday we explored the trails of Livermore, CA and I’m catching on really quickly! I LOVE IT although I definitely have to walk my bike up most hills still… baby steps. I tried some single track, but was in way over my head and prefer the wide paths! We capped the day off with some wine tasting at @wente vineyards. I could get used to this life! #rideon 🚲: @revelbikes Rascal 🦾: @hangernews Clinic #adaptiveathlete #adaptivemountainbiking #adaptivesports #adaptivefitness #mountainbikinglife #mountainbike #winetasting #wente #wentevineyards #winecountry #mtbiking #bikingadventures

Sounds fun! #ttc #tiktoktrends #ttcjourney #infertility #infertilitysisters #ivf #ivfwarrior #ivfjourney #ivfcommunity #ivfjourney #ivfsupport #fertilityjourney #fertilityawareness #fertilitysupport #infertilitywarrior #infertilitysucks #ivfgotthis

A few more film shots from our Grand Canyon trip. I’ll probably be posting these photos for years to come… so don’t mind me. It was just the most amazing trip of a lifetime. #grandcanyon #grandcanyonnationalpark #grandcanyonelopement #adventureelopement #adventurewedding #adventureweddingphotographer #adventureelopementphotographer #elopement #elopementwedding

I’m so excited to be a part of the 2025 #SubaruForester global debut! It was so cool hosting the live-stream event yesterday! If you missed it, you can watch the replay on subaru.com. If you’re in the LA area, be sure to head to the @LAautoshow to check it out in person! The @subaru_usa booth is incredible, they have created an entire national park experience, and puppies are available for adoption every day! #sponsored

@subaru_usa is revealing a completely redesigned SUV at the LA Auto Show and I’ll be hosting the livestream! Tune in to the link in my bio on Thursday 11/16. #sponsored

[send this to all your relatives] 1. Avoid asking pregnancy questions. People often get questions around the holidays about their plans for kids like, “When are you going to have kids?” or “Have you started trying yet?” or “When is it time for another?” These seemingly innocent questions can have a significant impact on people who are struggling to conceive. Instead, ask less personal or triggering questions, like about the person’s recent travel or other interests. 2. Don’t give unsolicited advice. It’s our instinct to want to offer advice and help friends and family, but offering unsolicited advice can be especially hurtful to people trying to get pregnant. Comments like, “Just relax, once you stop thinking about it, you’ll get pregnant” can be insulting when you’ve undergone months of fertility treatments without success. Over-simplification of a very complex and emotional journey can be hurtful although not intended. Instead, if someone opens up to you about their struggle to conceive, it’s most helpful to listen and offer empathy. 3. Don’t minimize the problem. When trying to conceive, the last thing a person or couple wants to hear is, “Things could be worse” or, “Well at least you get to sleep in…” Infertility is difficult on everyone, whether they express it openly or not. And most trying people would give anything to be up all night with a baby. 4. Don’t push adoption. Adoption is a deeply personal decision that requires a lot of thought and dedication. While this is the path that some people choose, it is also not guaranteed, and it can be just as expensive in some cases. People need to arrive at their decisions on their own. 5. Let them know you care. Above all, if you know someone who is struggling with infertility or loss, show them you care. There are so many ways, like by sending a card or gift, a meal or offering one-on-one time during the socially overwhelming holiday season. A small act of kindness can help those struggling with infertility to feel less isolated and lonely.

Dylan and I had the idea (days before leaving for our rafting trip down the Grand Canyon) that it could be pretty epic to elope. What made it so cool to us was that it would be all low-tech with nothing more than a “just married sign” and disposable cameras. I bought 6 disposable waterproof cameras and 6 rolls of Polaroid film. Turns out that trying to protect those cameras and film from the harsh elements of the desert ended up being a full-time job. I was more concerned about losing the cameras should our boat flip in a rapid than any bodily harm. But dang—it was worth it. Here are some snapshots from our wedding day on the Grand. Getting glam in 110 degrees with no clean water to rinse the silt from my hair was… challenging. But my bachelorettes helped me comb out my hair and bottle fed me tequila shots from a Nalgene bottle. We lounged on the beach all day, and walked down the isle to the song “26” by @caamp played by our friend Keegan. All of it was perfect. #adventureelopement #elopmentwedding #grandcanyonnationalpark #grandcanyonwedding #thegrandcanyon #adventurewedding #elopement

I’m not sure what’s more painful, navigating our first holiday season since losing Oliver or walking around Target aimlessly filming myself to make this reel. 😂 But in all honesty, this f*cking sucks. I want to put my head under a pillow and not wake up until February. I’ve been dreading this season all year—the season I was blissfully preparing for the arrival of our first son one year ago. I don’t have all the answers, but I’ve learned a lot about how to support myself this season and the steps I’m going to take to protect my mental health. I know many of you are in similar situations, so I thought to myself “there’s no one I’d rather spend this holiday season with than all of you!” To celebrate this jolly-ish season, I’ll be hosting a workshop on 11/18 for intended mamas! Bring a warm holiday beverage and create a plan for 30 days of peace and pleasure! Together we’ll share tips and tricks for surviving the holidays. I‘ll share some of the strategies that I’ve been practicing and guide you through my favorite breath work exercise for calming anxieties. There will be Intention setting, worksheets and group share. Together, we’ll learn how to set boundaries and stick to them! The link to sign up is in my bio! Hope to see you there.

Practice makes good enough 👍🏻 #adaptivelife #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion #adaptivefashion #grwm #braidideas #braids #braidstyles #hairtutorial