Writing a message for my daughter Sienna’s 21st birthday, I try to find the words I want to say, the advice I can give, and the wisdom I can share. Sienna won’t open the card for another 19 years, but it’s unlikely I’ll be by her side then. Because shortly after she was born in November 2021, I was dealt the devastating blow that I had 12 months to live. Now, 22 months on, I’m still here, defying the odds and making each day count. I’m not sure how much longer I have, but for the moment, all that matters is making memories with my daughter.
I started feeling poorly in July 2021, but I was three-and-a-half months pregnant, so I assumed
