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Always there

Jenny Ford, 56, St Albans

Nestled safely in my arms, my perfect little baby stared back at me. A new mum, I was overwhelmed with love for this tiny human.

As I looked into her big brown eyes, I saw her future – her first steps, first words, first day of school, and even her wedding day.

Little did I know, in just a few months, that future would be ripped away, my heart broken.

In October 1991, my husband Greg and I had welcomed Catriona at St Alban’s Hospital.

Over time, Catriona grew into a happy baby.

She was always smiling and giggling, bringing so much joy into our lives.

Greg was a doting dad, always on hand to sing her favourite song – Old MacDonald Had a Farm .

The following May, at seven months old,

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