Inside Temple Street Children's Hospital | Real Families

This week at the Temple Street children’s hospital, in the high dependency unit mum and dad wait with their new-born baby, Neill ahead of surgery to remove a tumour. Craig is also waiting with his parents ahead of surgery to remove a cataract. Over in the day ward, Brooke has arrived for a check-up after being bitten by a dog.
The highs and lows of daily life on the wards in Temple Street Children's Hospital. See inside the theatres of the Dublin hospital, providing an insight into the work of staff who dedicate their time to the children in their care. Real Families is the new home for modern parenting. We publish a mixture of original & archive content - so make sure you subscribe to stay up to date!
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[@dreasmom2789]

AMAZING what medical science can now accomplice. Our bodies are strong and at the same time so fragile.

[@nenblom]

Baby Neil is absolutely precious! God bless him and the other patients and their families. Also, God bless those wonderful doctors, nurses, therapists and first responders. 😀😀❤️❤️😍😍

[@renyputman7118]

That tumor was huge! I'm glad he is okay now

[@laura_isreh]

It's not the dogs fault. I had a super loving dog once. He never hurt anyone. One time I went into the cellar, he was down there too and it was pretty dark. I saw him and wanted to pick him up. I moved really quick and he got so scared he bit my lip. Immediately after he realized who I was, you could tell he was really sorry. I didn't blame him one bit. Even the nicest animal can get scared or startled and can react like its instinct tells it to. If the dog would've just ran to her and bit her it'd be a different story. The little girl accidentally hit the dog while pushing it down. And probably stood on his foot. No animal would be completely calm while being in pain.

[@margaretvelto8791]

exactly. I coincidentally got bit on the leg by my neighbor’s dog yesterday because I spooked her (neighbor knew I was coming over but forgot to mention the dog was near the door). The dog is the sweetest thing and loves cuddling with me, but accidents happen.

[@relativelycivilized2786]

Then all parents should have the sense to not have pets.

[@haltingz]

Poor kids omg I wish for the best for everyone!

[@beccawhite1782]

Omg that poor baby he must be in so much pain bless him and his parents

[@katebeauchamp4716]

I had three smaller tumors like Neil when I was born and the were the same as his just not as big. I had them removed at 6 days old and have done great

[@gingerhammond6446]

OMG! That tumor is huge!

[@audsk9953]

What would we do without all these surgeons Dr's and nurses... Amazing what they can do

[@thomasplouffe1363]

i like how for the baby there was a sign to not give him a soother, yet they give him a soother right away lol

[@charlillama4313]

these children are just so so brave

[@erleenwilmen7667]

The little girl that just watched him Take out the stitches. Future Dr?

[@GingerThereforeNoSoul]

No, she was just high, they sedated her b4 the removal of the stitches.

[@kingjasOPB]

I removed my own sutures when I was a teen. It wasn't as bad as you'd think. I also stitched my hand up at one point (I never claimed to be smart), and that got ridiculously infected because duh.

[@AS-yz2iz]

Lol. I take out all our kids stitches at home. No biggie.

[@AS-yz2iz]

​@@GingerThereforeNoSoul Why was she sedated just to have stitches taken out?

[@GingerThereforeNoSoul]

@A S this is 3y old, so I don't remember, but if it has to do with that baby, maybe sedated to make it easier depending on location. I personally wouldn't.

[@dreasmom2789]

"My dad's going to take a sledgehammer...... 😯😊

[@marlenekirkham5736]

That was so cute lol

[@erleenwilmen7667]

He is a daddies boy. It is adorable.

[@franceswomble8083]

I laughed with him. The dad didn't want anyone to know he said that even if he was kidding. Kids say the darneds things . lol

[@kolio4917]

Big love to the parents involved .....

[@cynthialouth5192]

Children are Very Strong and exceptional.

[@faarihafaaiz3344]

Craig is so cute while sleeping

[@hypnoticsdraws9537]

When Baby Neill sneezed! 😍🥰

[@MarioGabrielJ02]

May God give his love for the family

[@5cats2kids8]

Such beautiful mums. Inside and out. ❤️

[@katie323]

An amazing hospital x

[@sunshinem3958]

I think the mom is just in shock and just don’t know how to act, thank goodness i have never been in her shoes

[@fiordalinarodriguez5677]

God bless you

[@yasminawahied1407]

I hope all those children good health & a happy long life

[@cynicannkeel8899]

Such a tiny body to have developed and nourished such a large tumor, alternating, what a relief for those tiny organs to have it removed, be able to concentrate on ensuring the body can grow normally.

[@persephoneblack888]

AH I hate stitches removal. I had stitches removed from my jaw back in the day by an old school dentist who didn't numb them at all. He just cut them out and man it was terrible.

[@roxanneguerin6520]

I've never had stitches in my mouth, and I expect that would be more painful but I've had them in my arm/hands. Most recently I took 6 stitches out of a wound on my left hand with sterilised nail scissors because it saved me the 2.5hr drive back to the doctor! Didn't even hurt. I think particularly with children it's more about fear/anxiety than pain because doctors typically prioritise analgesia.

[@laethe230]

Weird, every time I get stitches removed it feels like a deep itch being finally scratched. The truest form of relief. Never had pain if they're healed properly.

[@hathatshop]

love the little girls dress....really nice

[@amandadickey255]

I absolutely love this show!

[@ohmeowzer1]

My fav show

[@em6933]

Brooke and I have scars from dog bite surgery in the same place

[@jennjeffs4893]

As a dog owner & trainer, I don't care how sweet a dog is. All dogs should be supervised around kids.

[@kirstenornelas881]

Lmfoa that's totally something my dad would have said! He always said if something didn't work right you just needed a bigger hammer.

[@samonewortham6551]

Poor thing I hope she get better

[@danessafaye8442]

Yes

[@mandcplays7977]

One word Wow

[@jannaandlogan9231]

Aww

[@arielgut1975]

That tumor is huge

[@lesleyashworth4056]

Poor baby

[@mististallard]

How many episodes of this show are there? I am hooked! I hope there are more.

[@jackiestewart989]

I'd like to know that as well!

[@dreasmom2789]

I also love this show. Besides being touching it's also cute.

[@sarahobrien1691]

It is about 7 years old now there was only about 7 episode maybe less

[@chloex7646]

Misti Stallard-Stancil 12 episodes I think

[@marlenekirkham5736]

Misti Stallard-Stancil there are 2 seasons, plus a Christmas season.

[@niamhwalsh9791]

I’ve been to this hospital many times

[@LINDATHRALL-pb8zu]

THE HOSPITAL THAT HIDES IN THE WOODWORK UNTILL THE HOSPITAL HIDDEN IN THE WOODWORK POPS OUT

[@aronlelenora9572]

❤❤❤❤

[@meganwise1652]

One little question: Who let the dog out?

[@dreasmom2789]

Its interesting that they call the surgeon Mr Martel instead of Dr Martel.

[@WalkingOnRainbows12]

When you become a consultant or a surgeon, you can choose whether you want to remain as doctor or as Mr/Miss/Mrs/Ms, it's kind of like another ranking level. When ur on the wards, if a doctor comes in and says "hi I'm Mr Martel " u soon learn that they are of higher ranking than the Registrar or junior doctors. It's more of an old school title that isn't often done in today's words. I'm not sure if any of this makes sense, I'm not sure how else to word it though

[@sarawilkinson6766]

It's because he's a consultant. You drop Dr and become Mr or Mrs again when you're a consultant.

[@sarasmr4278]

charlie hockaday-williams interesting, thank you for explaining!

[@WalkingOnRainbows12]

@@sarasmr4278 it welcome

[@marianstevens5567]

dreas mom Most surgeons are Mr.

[@Smile-xe1tu]

Let it go. Rest in peace.

[@aurielle7766]

The sign said don't give me a soother but the mum had one and was giving him one?

[@vermontvampyre]

The sign might have been because they didnt want the baby sleeping with one (so it wouldnt become dependant on it as an older child) or they only wanted to be the ones offering one to their child.

[@sarahmolloy5523]

That sign could mean that the hospital doesn’t need to give him one but the the parents have them

[@cynthg9547]

My dog never bit my child even if elijah messes with her/She just gets up and moves away from him

[@heatherhalford6256]

Not all dogs are as sweet, compassionate or wise like your family dog is. I unfortunately had too get rid of my chocolate lab due to jealousy issues she had with my daughter. I loved that dog but her jealousy towards my daughter I tried to work with but that old girl was impossible. So u gave my dog to a wonderful women and even thu we see my dog once a month she is still jealous of my daughter but not as bad like before. But the dog is happy with where she is so I believe I made the right choice by her.

[@marilynwillett804]

Regardless train your child not to tease the dog, the dog made you no promises.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Cynth G That was quite a serious bite too almost through the tendon. I have a 7 year old boxer and she has never even offered to bite. I have grand kids in and out all the time.

[@agoodwasteoftime]

even if you may think 'my dog would never harm anyone' its still very possible. You never know what they might do. You should never leave children unattended with animals no matter whether they're tame or not.

[@myroom4640]

Cynth G I like your child’s name. Did you know it’s biblical , it’s lovely.

[@lealeiby4050]

Brooke's doctor is /was good looking

[@DominionFenrir]

Jesus Christ. The size of that teratoma is some kinda ridiculous.

[@margiemistretta8885]

Why would there be a question of removing tumor it was huge...

[@sneepsnorp1404]

Probably the babies weight. It can be fatal if you anesthetize a child that is too small or underweight. It's their profession to make these decisions.They know what they are doing.

[@Bettinasisrg]

Can he see? Is the baby still good? Talk about a cliffhanger!

[@cynthiamaybunya4622]

How many month is the baby new born baby

[@bshan804]

Pardon me if I'm wrong but I don't think the parents of Baby Neill have named him yet. Neill is their surname. If they keep calling him Baby Neill, he hasn't been named yet. Am I right or wrong? Maybe they do it differently "across the pond".

[@angelamarioaddict]

Brenda Shanafelt a lot of newborns are addressed by their surname. All of my babies in the nicu were addressed by that even though he had a first name.

[@bshan804]

@@angelamarioaddict Thank you so much for the info. Have a great day!

[@danielledewitt1]

Who doesn’tgive their baby a name?

[@Sabouma28]

His name is Aidan

[@petercdowney]

We can all be thankful that Ireland is rabies-free!

[@alexacantrell1369]

21:38

[@headhayley123]

his mother diddnt support his neck when she layed him down.

[@Urfavvv.1ucyyy]

Well done hospital staff and the children are so brave sending lots of love❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@ashleyheckel3111]

Why cant baby Neill have a soother?

[@danielledewitt1]

Do you mean a dummy?

[@alexacantrell1369]

Hi

[@alexacantrell1369]

3rd

[@holliepaige6525]

Alexa Cantrell hi

[@watchmontecarlo3809]

anesthesia or. oxiygenated ok

[@elizabethb1096]

Imagine if she had to push him out with that tumor. He wouldn’t be the only needs bellow there waist reconstruction surgery

[@lealeiby4050]

She had a csection

[@abfarrow3596]

Was the baby's name Niell Niell or did they not want to share his first name so they called him his last or did they not want to share their last name so they said their last name was Niell?

[@Sabouma28]

His name is Aidan…

[@kolio4917]

Not the dogs fault ..... It was an accident as the dog reacted to being pushed and foot stood on..... It was an impulse.

[@rishavbhowmik7778]

That's why dogs are not good pets, because that is how they react.

[@SarahRavenclaw]

RISHAV BHOWMIK they’re very good pets, any living thing will react in self protection.

[@rishavbhowmik7778]

@@SarahRavenclaw How can something be a good pet if delicate babies cannot withstand their reactions? I seriously don't understand keeping a dog in a house with a baby. Dogs are actually wolves and are not evolved to be fluffy toys for babies.

[@rishavbhowmik7778]

@Gina Davis Did I wrote somewhere to send them to the jungle. There is a traditional way of keeping dogs in a kennel outside the house. And if not there are very few breeds of dogs that don't react wildly to kids like a labrador. They never hurt anyone they can't even bite properly and never jealous. Point is babies are getting hurt in fact lifetime injuries because of such foolish arrangement done by parents.

[@SarahRavenclaw]

RISHAV BHOWMIK labs are actually really high on the attack rate by breed list. My dogs adore my baby and I make sure my baby knows how to safely and properly be around my dogs. Humans hurt children far far more than any pet, so why allow people around children? Because we take care of them and make them happy, just as dogs do. The dog I had as a baby protected me from my mother when she became violent, dogs can be trained to monitor a child’s breathing or blood sugar, to help blind or impaired children and to comfort and help mentally handicapped children, we wouldn’t have these pets in these important jobs if they weren’t good with children. Dogs are NOT wolves, they are specifically bred to have far far different behaviors, diets and looks, they could not (generally) survive without humans. They attack for two reasons, they’re scared & hurt or they were trained to do so.

[@rishavbhowmik7778]

I don't know why people don't understand that dogs are a type of wolf. Oh yes, dogs are just slightly less aggressive breed of wolfs. And Biting is most fundamental defense behavior of these species.

[@vermontvampyre]

So does that mean house cats are just very small lions and shouldn't be allowed in the house? Goldfish are cousins to pirahnas so we should ban those too right? Oh and snakes! Cant have even a harmless cornsnake because its cousin snake is a viper right?

[@yasahmed8563]

I own cats hamster birds rabbits parrots and alot of them and I can say in my experience animals bite if they are handled incorrectly or u so something that they don't like dogs will bite but mostly when a human has done something to them there is the flight or fright most animals will chose to run away but if that's not an option they will attack but again down to human error !!

[@elktheindianspotteddeer1331]

all animals that have teeth can and will bite if they feel threatened or in reaction to pain. the bigger the animal the bigger the bite. there are carnivores in all sizes. look at the jumping spider they actively hunt down there pray. look at killer whales they actively hunt down there pray. if a animal is trained right and is given proper socialization form early in life and often threw out life it will decrease the likely hood of bite's. As an pet owner you need to know how to read your animals behavior and know when to remove them from the kid. all interactions with a kid and animal should be supervised at all times. if your kid is being to ruff they should be removed and reminded to be nice to animals and then shone how to play nicely with the animal. even herbivores can bite and claw and do damage to you and your kids. sines your dog is telling you that it doesn't like what is going on ears back lip licking (when not just feed) winning barking grawling walking away tail between lags slouching humped over looking away from the interaction they are having things you need to teach children how to pet (collar to base of tail ) no grabbing collar harness tail paws lags or ears how to tell that the animal dose not want to play anymore. how to play with the animal throw the ball or use a toy on a string. to never hug a dog it makes dogs nervous. to never hit kick jump on or do any mean thing to the dog or any animal. to never wake a sleeping animal. never lay on an animal. let the animal approach you don't approach it let it have its space. teach your children these things even if you don't have pets because there friends may have them.

[@danielledewitt1]

Dogs are not wolves. That one has been debunked.

[@watchmontecarlo3809]

eyes mo na siya ok

[@watchmontecarlo3809]

bawal sila man basa ok

[@vermontvampyre]

Can you stop spouting gibberish on all of these videos please? Jesus lord. Its the same thing or apparently same thing EVERY VIDEO.

[@jackyblue67same10]

Usually dogs don't bite children unless they doing something to them that hurts them & I get sick of people always blameing it on the dog if they would teach their kids to not be mean to them then it usually don't happen .

[@schewitt1977]

Definitely something off with the story given in the episode.

[@stevenpryer5880]

MELATONIN CAPSULES AT NIGHT THEOPHALUS AND KONICA VIDEO CASSETTE S

[@headhayley123]

I'm curious. Baby neil's mother seemed quite distant before the surgery, his father was the one seemingly doing most of the care and there being a note above baby neil's bed saying not to give him a soother. However after surgery, he is given a soother and his mum now seems to love him more. why? or did I just get the wrong end of the stick?

[@5cats2kids8]

A young inquisitive mind and her camera. I’m not sure about the soother, because I never used them. But as far as Mom goes, I think she was just incredibly frightened prior to surgery. As a mom myself, I wouldn’t judge her behavior (not to say that you are, just giving my opinion). 😊

[@mististallard]

A young inquisitive mind and her camera. A lot of people are like that when they are frightened. They seem to just sort of shut their emotions down because they just can’t handle their fear and anxiety. Does that make sense? I have known many people like this.

[@aliciajytee3430]

I guess his mum didn’t want to become too close to Neil as she was scared that if he didn’t survive, there would be more grief involved.

[@headhayley123]

Thankyou so much ladies. It does make a lot of sense now. I suppose that's where that saying comes Into play - "you don't really understand untill you've been through it". Im not a mother yet either so I suppose I couldn't imagine how his mum was feeling.

[@cole6388]

Sometimes it is a lot for a child to go through surge and there are different ways of coping. For instance, my brother went through surgery and my mom and dad coped COMPLETELY differently. She was probably very concerned for the kids safety.

[@myroom4640]

I’d be getting rid of that dog. Poor little darling, that’s a deep wound.

[@beccawhite1782]

My Room obviously the dog wouldn’t have meant to do it if someone a lot heavier than you hit you then stepped on your foot it would be really sore and you would react so it was just a one time thing the dogs isn’t vicious and the owners obviously knew that the dog didn’t mean it so it would just be mean and bad to put it down I have a dog and he bites fingers sometimes but it’s not in a bad way he does it to protect himself or if he’s scared if someone kills another person the get put in jail not killed so why should dogs or any animals be treated differently it’s not fair

[@TheArmybrat12]

Wasn’t the dogs fault.

[@watchmontecarlo3809]

10 pcs mefinamic garda 500 gram or syrun mefinamic acid myrefer

[@kayhay6848]

I can't understand a word they're saying. Thick Accent.

[@watchmontecarlo3809]

milk mo ang baby ok

[@watchmontecarlo3809]

10 pcs mefinamic 500 gram? Mefianamic garda 500 gram? ok.

[@carmenjamiyamoody3680]

FIRST!!

[@cynthiamaybunya4622]

What wrong her arm what wrong what his eye why day cover his eyes the is funny wearing his pajamas did not change his pajamas to a short are a pants what is ah Stand for

[@katerainsford4161]

Did you watch the video at all?

[@Neighbor-assistantYN]

Hate me or not, but if my dog bite one of my kids, I'd have that dog put down. Accident during playing is one thing, short temper with kids, no.

[@persephoneblack888]

Putting the dog down would be stupid. A dog that has never shown an aggressive tendency can be trained. I don't think kids and dogs should ever be alone together because dogs at the end of the day, are animals. Every animal has their limit. Kids like to test and push those limits and can sometimes be too rough. Obviously they don't blame the dog, and for the girl it's a learning experience. Some dogs have a more patience than others. My dog is a small dog with relatively little patience for kids, so he doesn't go around them (he's been with me his entire life and I'm 26 without children). My brother has a big german shepard that's been raised around babies, she's a big softie and very cuddly so she is always with kids.

[@aurielle7766]

A lot of the time it's actually the owners fault for not fully and properly introducing a baby or child to the dog. Not all dogs are kid safe, they need to be trained and children need to be trained to treat dogs and animals properly as well. Give a dog a baby and the dog will be confused, give a baby a dog and the baby will be confused. They need training

[@katebeauchamp4716]

She hit the dog when pushing him so of course he was going to bite her cause he was defending himself like dogs do when they feel they are in danger

[@sinikadecot9608]

If you are not not able to choose the right Family dog it's not his fault you disgusting person. I hope you never own any pet's because you obviously are so not understand them in any way.

[@sophia4christ]

Sorry that dog would be dead! Family dog or not!

[@sinikadecot9608]

I hope no pet in this world ever has the misfortune to have you as an owner (or to meet your kids).

[@danielledewitt1]

It wasn’t the dogs fault.

[@Kgadi04]

This is why I'll never stay with animals in my house, they'll always be animals

[@rae1957tn]

Family dog or not he’d be a dead dog if he bit one of my kids

[@haltingz]

rae1957tn right

[@afternoondelight6741]

rae1957tn Amen!

[@headhayley123]

bit far lol.

[@kentuckylady2990]

The dog lives to bite again.

[@dreasmom2789]

I hope you and your family don't have pets and no child bites yours.

[@camisadventures7565]

Not to be mean but I feel bad for the dog I hate babies and kids I love puppies and dogs

[@danielledewitt1]

You were a baby once.