Former Bachelor star Sarah Herron has shared the devastating news that she and filmmaker fiancé Dylan Brown have lost their baby at 24 weeks.
She announced the tragic news that her 'IVF miracle' son Oliver died after the premature birth.
The reality star shared a black-and-white photograph of herself holding Oliver on her bare chest, while her partner kissed her forehead and placed one hand over their son.
In an emotional Instagram post she spoke of their sorrow after some brief time with their child.
She wrote: "On January 28th, at 24 weeks old, our beautiful son Oliver Brown was born. He passed away in his dad’s arms shortly after.
"There are no words for the magnitude of loss and pain we’re experiencing,' she continued. 'It’s beautiful and simultaneously tragic. He had my nose and his dad’s mouth and long fingers.
"Oliver, our IVF miracle defied so many odds and fought through so many hard milestones to be here, but the higher powers still had other plans for the three of us.
"Our time together was short, but we are grateful for the days we had with Oliver in my belly.
She continued: "He has taught us so much about the integrity of life, love and death.
"Oliver filled our home and hearts with so much love and most importantly, optimism. The stars aligned to create Baby Oliver with a deep, meaningful purpose bigger than we’ll ever understand.
"His body was small, but his legacy will always be larger than life to us."
The star, who starred inThe Bachelor in 2014, uploaded a series of snaps from her pregnancy.
She added: "Oliver swam with sea turtles, he kept me company while I recovered from a broken knee, and he loved his dad’s cooking.
"Most of all, Oliver loved his morning routine of laying heart to heart with his brother, Rio, on my lap.
"While our hearts are shattered beyond comprehension, we are comforted knowing that our son’s soul only ever knew love and will not suffer in a body that wasn’t built for this life.
"We’ll never understand the cruelty of it all, but through the darkness, Oliver remains so so bright. We love you so much, baby boy. You will never be replaced. You are so perfect and awesome,' she concluded, sign off for herself and Dylan as 'Mommy and Daddy."
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