The precious time we shared with our daughter until she passed away.「わが子を看取る（英語字幕版）」

Ichika Yoneda, a four-year-old girl with cancer lives with her mum, dad, and her younger sister Senri. While she was waiting for her brother to be born, she was told that she had only three months to live. With help from the family, we covered the story of Ichika and the family’s struggle, agonies, and the ultimate decision they made until she took her last breath. Her story takes place at “The Child Chemo House” located in Kobe city. Before moving to the clinic, Ichika was forced to live apart from her family, her mum had to rent an apartment near the hospital and her dad, who worked, could only visit her on weekends. All they wanted was “to live a normal life together”. They want to make their voices heard to improve child medicine via these three months of recordings. We’d like you to consider the hardships these families face during these difficult times.
Director：Yokosuka　Yukino　　Broadcasted on July 19, 2018
がんと闘う米田一華ちゃん（４）はパパとママ、妹・千莉ちゃん（２）との４人家族。 弟の誕生も心待ちにしながら病と闘う中、過酷な現実を突きつけられました。 余命３か月。 神戸にある“おうち診療所”を舞台に 取材班は、家族の協力を得て幼い子の看取りまでの家族の葛藤と苦悩、 その果ての決断のすべてを記録しました。 おうち診療所に転院する前は、一華ちゃんは家族と離れての闘病生活を余儀なくされ、 ママは病院の近くにアパートを借り、仕事のあるパパは週末のみしか 一華ちゃんと面会できませんでした。 家族の願いは、「当たり前の日常を家族一緒に送りたい」 「おうち診療所で過ごした３か月の映像から小児医療の充実を訴えて欲しい」 リアルな映像を通して“家族の絆を守る医療の充実”を訴えます。
For about Child Chemo House, visit： www.kemohouse.jp/
For more details on our coverage, visit 「話題のドキュメント『わが子を看取る』がKZbinにアップされたワケとは 」読みテレ 読んで楽しいテレビの話 ： www.yomitv.jp/BOTuu
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#Stories about children with sickness (#小さな命をみつめて)
Yomiuri TV has been dedicating our efforts to cover stories about children with sickness. We hope that our efforts contribute to a better environment for those children as well as to further the awareness of child medicine in Japan. We have created English subtitles to reach more people in the world. We hope to continue to be a helping hand for the children with sicknesses and their families to enhance their quality of life. Acknowledgment should be given to the two translators; Mr. Takehiro Hashimoto and Mr. Sean Bradley for their dedication.

[@SabrinaHawk]

I can’t imagine preparing to both lose one child while getting ready to bring another in to world. This mother has the strongest shoulders and warmest heart. Bless this family for all their days

[@destinysdesire2536]

I would imagine the stress the mother was enduring during this ordeal was not good for the baby.😔

[@mabelmarkus9168]

@@destinysdesire2536 It wasn't good for the baby, for his mother, his father and his sister...

[@destinysdesire2536]

@@mabelmarkus9168 I agree.

[@a.t.5370]

Oh yeeaah god blessed them!

[@agclove9369]

God is a good God we must trust him. Baby girl didn't suffer she went to sleep. Now she's in heaven playing with the other Angels praise God

[@BelieveInMyDaydreams]

The fact that the nurses ran a kindergarten just for her is so heartwarming. I'm glad she got to have that experience.

[@saltmeiner8910]

Makes one sad, also the name of the kindergarden is sad and scary. チャイケモ ようちぇん chaikemoyouchen childrens chemo kindergarden.

[@saintnicole3209]

@@saltmeiner8910 i don't know if that's scary. it's just what it is. the children living at the chemo center know that they have cancer and even if they don't know it, they feel the pain. no use trying to make them forget about it. i think children are a lot more aware than we think.

[@gurjeetkaur9678]

@@saltmeiner8910 oo,.. Oo. O) o.. Mo.

[@Sandra-ww6oz]

@@saltmeiner8910 I totally agree with you the Kindergarten needs a name change. Of course these little ones are aware they have cancer for heaven’s sake, they are living it 24/7 that doesn’t mean they need it thrust in their face at every opportunity.

[@blackcitroenlove]

@@saltmeiner8910 I think the idea that it's sad is more Western. Accepting one's fate is more common there. It just is. The kids aren't stupid, they know they're going through something serious. Western culture tries to hide that more often than not, which creates psychological issues.

[@adaliia]

When they served Icchan’s photo a meal and her sister said “Eat well Icchan” I burst out crying

[@icarussuraki9929]

And in her princess bento box too--that brought me to tears as well.

[@ShogoMakishimaxx]

I was close to crying.

[@jessicadebernard8210]

So did I.

[@ivy.420.]

Stayed strong the whole video until that little girl said that. Truly heart shattering

[@Michaeleatingchips]

Same 😩😩😩 I cried for hours yo stuff like that replays over and over in my head

[@Findpepperbridge]

This is very sad but can we just talk about how amazing the staff was? How cool is it that they all got to live together? Never had anything like that here in the USA. They even got certified so they could be her teacher and it looked like she was the only student. So phenomenal. They made her last days beautiful

[@MysticDawnASMR]

Also, you can tell how much they loved her and the compassion the doctor showed, It affects them too. There should be places like this all over the world.

[@xo9276]

Don't you guys have RMH?

[@kathrynyoung8912]

We have The Ronald McDonald House for families. There is no charge and no charge at St. Judes either.

[@KyleEvra]

I noticed that as well. And speaking of USA hospitals. When I was feeling very suicidal and went to the hospital for it no one would comfort me nor calm me down. Only one lady who volunteered there watched me during my suicide watch only one who truly cared and calm my anxiety down. I was very angry how careless and cruel some of the hospital staff were there.

[@madhuramitra6688]

Imagine how lucky the newborn is , he will be loved by ichika from heaven . Beautiful and strong family.

[@ElvenSailor_Main]

Hearing the mom cry is the hardest, I know thats the worst pain but she was a happy girl with a happy ending. I hope the family finds peace

[@communityrags6048]

That is nicely said. This isn't exactly like a pet dying - of course - but that experience is at least something somewhere near as horrendous that many of us *can* identify with. You know that since you have presided over their full life, you have given them the fullest life that you can, and you have been with them all the way. It is the one drop of happiness in an ocean of sadness. But that doesn't take away the fact that there are very few things - if anything - as ghastly and horrifying as having to bury your own children.

[@dailealexander2055]

"Eat well, Ichikan. It's delicious." Somehow I managed to hold in my tears throughout this whole video, until that very last moment, when Ichiko's little sister puts her favorite bento box on the shrine. Now I can't stop sobbing.

[@sanjananirjona048]

I can't stop crying.cant

[@desieka4037]

Seeing your children in pain but you can't do anything to relieve it must be the worst feeling for every parents 😢

[@whisper7965]

You right it's like a knife in your heart 💔 something more you can't explain it 💔

[@desieka4037]

@@whisper7965 I had a nephew. She got toxoplasmosis since birth. Her head got so bigger within 3months (hydrocephalus). My sister said that the only way to keep her sane was trying so hard to accept it. Even when her daughter was crying in agony and the only thing she could do was just calming that tiny baby down by holding her, she was so strong. However, I believe , she was bleeding inside.

[@whisper7965]

@@desieka4037 that's most be very pain 💔 i wish she well get better and live with her daughter happy life🙏 , with me it's a little different but the same pain of course i was having a new born baby he was ok and he is the first child for me i was so happy until they told me he was sick He has a congenital heart defect and He was transferred to large hospitals. He underwent several operations at this age. I just had to monitor him. I forgot the pain of the operation. I did not give birth naturally, but it felt like seeing him like this and he was fine in my hands were painful. I wanted to accept it, but it was very difficult and self-destructive When he died, it was such a shock to me that I sat for years not understanding what had happened but now i am ok

[@desieka4037]

@@whisper7965 I am so sorry to hear that. Me as a mother of 2 daughters, reading your story is hurting my heart too. My nephew died 3months ago, she was 5mo.

[@whisper7965]

@@desieka4037 oh sorry for their loss 💔 they are angels in heaven god protects all the children in the world 🙏 it's really hard to hear that just the mothers now the pain feelings of losing their child 💔

[@mengisyuzu]

"Mum and Dad can't go there so please wait for us to come" *heart broke aggresively May she rest in peace 💙

[@mengisyuzu]

I can't imagine working at there, taking care of someone's else child 24/7 and saw them pass away before our eyes... my mental will never could handle that... thanks for the doctors and the nurses at there...

[@LastTwilight143]

My eyes were just teary until she said this

[@Deetroiter]

I appreciate the doctor. He did his duty stoically but he had a human touch to it, he didn't pull any punches or hold anything back. You could tell it was really hard on him, as well. The entire staff was phenomenal and it started getting me when they were playing the keyboard for her as she was about to go. I then totally lost it when young Ichika's hand dropped to her side with mother letting her she'll never be alone. Ichika was such a warrior and fought with so much courage and strength. Parents, too...Mom and dad were extremely strong and well composed, I honestly don't know they managed to keep it together.

[@aliceduanra7539]

Yes, I thought his bedside manner was so admirable

[@GabiD57]

My daughter passed away of brain cancer exactly 9 months before Ichika. May God give you comfort.

[@yesterdayitrained]

I’m so sorry. I wish you peace and love.

[@estherselvarani88]

So sorry for your loss

[@ipoison3862]

And may God give you comfort as well ❤ There are no tears in heaven praise the Lord ❤️

[@summerwine121]

I hope you are well. So sorry for your loss.

[@standup2982]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your daughter ❤

[@azy-pt6zd]

Her mother once famously said to her daughter: " when pain gets bigger which means you are ready to go there" those words got me in tears 😭😭😭

[@LastTwilight143]

Same

[@nikot4410]

I cried my eyes out. Sadly it brought some sad memories of my older sister passing away in front of me. The next day after my sister passed I lost some of my vision due to intake stress. There’s only one positive side I can see that her family and medical stuff provided a lovable environment. Ichika passed peacefully. Dear Ichika, you’re not forgotten. You short life brought so much good to this world. Sleep peacefully ♥️

[@Tamsin_bear]

I’m so sorry you lost your sister 💛 you are very brave.

[@savithapremkumar3341]

💛

[@kalpanasingh3058]

I am praying for your sister to be reborn again your so strong 🥲💜💜 we are always there for you

[@kalpanasingh3058]

May your sister rest in peace and become a angle and meet you in your dreams

[@-AbsolutelyLia_Fan-]

that is not sleep that is death 😭😭😭

[@user-uk8ex8fy3x]

I couldn't stop crying when they played piano for her at her last moment. The mom was beating time with her hands like she used to be. That is too heartbreaking! Sorry for your loss. I heard the sense of touch and hearing are the last perceptions of humans. She must have heard and felt love from the whole family❤️ Thank you for updating this video. Merry Christmas to the little girl🎄😭

[@Deetroiter]

Same, when the piano was being played to keep the little girl comfortable and happy as was about to pass on I totally lost it. It was a generous and comforting action for sure to be able to do such a kind action with so much strength in the face of the subject at hand, but it was still so sad

[@mabelmarkus9168]

We lost mom this year due to cancer and it has been the shittiest moment of our lives... But whenever mom saw a child with cancer, receiving also chemo like her, she cried and always said to us: "I know you are in pain because I'm leaving soon... But the pain of seeing a child having this cursed disease is the worst of the worst... "

[@chromegirl7546]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I lost mine to cancer, too, 10 years ago. Sending you hugs and caring.

[@I_am_Mrs.A.Sian_]

I can’t stop crying…. So painful to lose a child. At least her final days were happy and they were all together. She is in heaven, playing with other angels. Now she’s watching over her baby sister and baby brother. Tight hugs to her mom and dad💖

[@sueallen952]

Mrs A. How do you know?

[@Alexandra_Hill]

@@sueallen952 How does she know what?

[@ringofsolomon268]

@@sueallen952 everytime there's a comment saying about God and heaven and such there will always people like you questioning. If you don't believe then just keep it to yourself and respect other people's belief.

[@anakatana777]

@@sueallen952 Gee maybe if you read the Bible for yourself you would know and if you don't believe in it please keep your comments to yourself. have respect for this innocent child that lost her life.

[@sussbob]

@@anakatana777 j agree with the above comment and disagree with urs. Just let people believe what they want without placing either as a fact. KZbin is so toxic with that. I get it, I do. But it only causes arguments and in the end your trying to force a life style on someone I trust some God is real but I won't tell others it's a fact.

[@laurynhillsattorney]

fun fact: ichika shares the same name as the leader from the 2017 pretty cure season kira kira precure al la mode, if you look closer you can see the anime on her pillows and the shirt she was wearing right before she passed. i imagine she was very happy to be having something in common with a character of one of her favorite shows. rest in peace sweet girl 💗

[@Thatgirl1965]

How devastating for the parents that they can’t relieve her suffering and pain. My heart hurts for them the most. God bless them and give them peace in time. 🌹

[@yulianasellyca4001]

I reminding Ojamajo Doremi Na-I-Sho episode 12. Doremi accidently met Nozomi or Non-Chan (Doremi initally met Shiori for Heart Surgery due Shiori have Heart problem), a girl have Leukimia, Doremi & Nozomi quickly became friends. Nozomi have dream to became a Witch Apprentice since she's playing a Solitaire like card (Nozomi's interest are Witches & spells). Like Ichika, Nozomi already death. After Nozomi's passed away before Doremi gave a good news about Witch Apprentice's agreement from Witch Queen. Shiori, Doremi's friend bringing Nozomi's friend, Genki-kun discharged from Children Hospital, Doremi hugging him with crying. Then, Nozomi's echo saying: "Thank You, Doremi-chan" In Shoujo Manga named Kocchi Muite! Miiko!, Miiko & Mari have friends aspiring became Mangkaka named Nozomi too, She's suffering to Leukimia (like OVA Non-Chan), despite Nozomi's illness, Nozomi's spirit in postive thanks to Miiko & Mari's Moral Support. Nozomi must in opname for removing a Cancer Cell, absence from Suginoki Elementary School at least 1 year. I feel dislike Yasuko & other friend insensitive word about Nozomi (make Nozomi feel "Down"). Thanks to bad picture for silly monkey because all Suginoki Elementary School students wan't visit Nursing Home for entertaining Senior Citizens with "Monkey & Crab" Japanese Folk Tales (Thanks to Miiko's letter for asking Nozomi's help for drawing a Silly Monkey got "Lesson" from Chestnut, Children of Crabs, a Wasp & Mortar. Nozomi's motivation are recovered with aid of her friends in Children Hospital). The ending? Nozomi discharged from Hospital & she's recovered from Leukimia despite she's go to hospital for check up a cancer's condition (Nozomi's Dream & Hope based from Eriko-Sensei's fans requesting Miiko-Chan befriending an illness child like her)

[@alison__16]

I'm blown away by the nurses doing teacher training and opening a kindergarten just for her. And I loved the doctor who took the time to talk to her parents about the family's emotions and fears.

[@Bibby31]

the level of calmness and composure the parents have while taking it all in-the sad reality just around the corner. Ichika,baby.. you're in a joyful place now. Look after your family from heaven.✨💓

[@joylambert3118]

We can never take for granted our life on Earth. .

[@hafizatulsufiahyaacob5186]

That's just japanese composure.. they are not very expressive in public.. privately however is a different thing

[@saintnicole3209]

@@hafizatulsufiahyaacob5186 i think they are trying to stay calm for the sake of the kids

[@hafizatulsufiahyaacob5186]

@@saintnicole3209 not really.. japanese culture doesn't encourage public outburst reaction.

[@sodapopcrush8561]

Hearing the mother cry and hearing the baby was born two weeks after her death with characters of her name and seeing the mother hold her just made me cry. It’s heart breaking I’m so sorry for this mother and father it must have been super hard ❤️❤️

[@hafizatulsufiahyaacob5186]

When the doctor tell her parents that probably in 24 hours, she might passed away,my heart sunk and broke into tear as I heard the parents crying.. seeing her last moments was rough for me as well as I have many people in my life literally being touched with cancer and passed away from the disease.. Edit: I hope her parents show this video to her younger brother to show how much his late older sister love him

[@sonqyus]

I held it together until her little sister said "eat well, icchan". I can't stop crying now

[@Sunflower-mm2qd]

It broke my heart to see mom about to give birth to the little brother and the little girl was so excited to meet him but her soul flew to heaven before. My sincerest heartfelt condolences to the family may her little newborn brother always know what a beautiful sister he has in heaven! ❤

[@saintnicole3209]

they met in heaven where he was waiting to be born 💛

[@kookieyumyum7119]

@@saintnicole3209 what a beautiful explain ☺️

[@tunamayo8211]

i know that she's looking out making sure her little sibling is safe today, she may be even her Guardian angel😭😭

[@tinywoozi665]

Idk why I decided to watch this but now i am sobbing 😭 may her sweet little soul rest in peace. She was an adorable smiley child blessing from above.

[@childofthemighty1341]

I wanna hug them so hard. Mum crying is the hardest

[@quidproque8404]

I lost it the moment her mom extended her arm to hug her and her dad just put his head down in pain. I can feel their helplessness and anguish😭

[@suyogsawant1104]

Man, as a 21yrs old adult it's very difficult to see these childrens go through such pain..😢 Its heartbreaking..

[@migbham1]

I am in awe of this culture. So profoundly respectful and spiritual. They seem to have the ability to practice acceptance with much more grace than my culture. We spend even after death trying to deny our own mortality by pretending that we won't and don't really die. Trying to imagine a parent losing a child where I live, and then leaving the hospice toting the child's corpse and getting into an Uber.

[@fritzkuhne2055]

profoundly bautiful. i wish death was handled like this where i am from

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

Even more so… the fact that in that moment.. with their daughter’s body in their arms… the parents still turn to thank the staff. The hardest thing they ever had to do… and they still think of others. Outright awe-inspiring…

[@migbham1]

@@TheEmeraldMenOfficial Indeed. And thank you, kind stranger, for reminding me of this story today and causing me to want to be just a bit better of a human to those with whom I cross paths.

[@msimplicity]

すごい泣けちゃった… いっちゃん、がんばったね💕 家族の皆さんも 先生達も頑張ったね… 神様がちゃんと見ています…いっちゃんは天国で元気にしています…

[@breadgenie4021]

i don't know why youtube keeps recommending me these, but I can't stop watching them and then crying aggressively. T_T

[@randomweeb6331]

No one is mentioning the appreciation the sister will have for this small documentary. Because of her age she probably will hardly remember her sister but will always have this video to see some moments with her...

[@berserkagain7976]

Praise to all those dedicated health workers, the fact she died before Christmas breaks my heart

[@allisonsmith5242]

Such sad things like this really puts your life into prospective. I just broke down and sobbed. To lose a child then two weeks later bring another one into the world must of been so bittersweet. I lost it when they were discussing with the doctor how to tell her about dying to stop her being scared. May her little soul find peace and may she help her family spiritually till they all meet up again. 🙏🏼😪😪😪😪

[@haha_mm2_playz]

This is so heartbreaking i feel rll sad i have diabetes from last yr i thought it was so serious but now i see this 💔 I feel so healthy

[@prowlandsasuke]

Even the doctor seems like he has to hold back tears everytime he has to give the parents news. I'm glad ichika was able to spend her last few months with her family and get to do things a child her age should be doing. Also bless the mom for being strong, she had to cope with the stress of her daughter dying all while being pregnant.

[@fredakurzbard4962]

How heartbreaking this is to watch. A mother seeing her child take its last breath is something that I don't wish for anyone....

[@galuhdewi5899]

Mom, please be strong, she's alright right now, she's in no pain anymore. I believe she wants you and her family to be happy while remembering her..

[@aliciamenoyo4517]

Trying to read the comment while crying...omg youtube carried me to the saddest videos

[@ickysticky7]

I’m in tears I’m glad these places exist to give children reassurance and happiness on their last days she’s a sweet angel 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mi89u79]

Hearing a mother crying knowing her daughter will pass away before she gets to see her brother and miss Christmas has to be the most heartbreaking thing

[@Nautilus1972]

To all parents everywhere who have lost a child ..."Let the seed in your heart blossom ...." God bless, from Ireland.

[@fallenangel1799]

I hate cancer.. These babies don't deserve this.. It's so sad.. I just couldn't imagine the parents pain. ✌️💖

[@kashiel-xz1rd]

No matter how many times i watch this, it breaks my heart over and over again. Especially, when i became a mom myself. I hope you're happy in heaven baby ichika.

[@mustwereallydothis]

As sad as this is, it's at least comforting to know she was able to be happy virtually right up until she slipped off to sleep shortly before she left this world.

[@user-zn9vq2en8r]

I am not normally one to cry at things like these however, this really touched me. Watching this family, and this girl go through so much pain, joy and loss really hit me hard and the family is so strong for being able to cope with this. Ichika didn't loose to cancer she won because when she passed the cancer died with her however she lives on in her families hearts and memories the cancer won't. I hope the family are doing well now and I love the message of never taking life for granted bless the family.

[@ringofsolomon268]

Icchan had fought the toughest battle and she won, no more pain sweet child. Rest In Peace. 🙏

[@duyvan9495]

Admittedly, i can not hold my tear when her mom and dad, who was suffering from agony for a long time, start crying

[@meimei]

I'm glad they were together till the end, and live her dreams such as kindergarten

[@deminicol6100]

This was the hardest thing I have ever had to watch and I don’t even know them. My heart is breaking and my tears won’t stop flowing. Rest easy baby girl, your parents will never forget you. ❤️

[@zxcvbnm5897]

I feel bad for her knowing that there’s a chance of cancer to be heal. I was one of many examples of surviving cancer, but there are still too many children dying from cancer. Ichika still stayed energetic in her last moments. May she Rest In Peace.

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

Hopefully, one day, Ichika’s story will stop being repeated.

[@mimik222]

I feel so bad for the mother as well, going through the stress of losing a child while pregnant:(

[@Stoogewriter]

Poor baby. My heart goes out to this family. That was less than 2 months after my mom passed away. Fly high beautiful baby girl!

[@dustypumpkin]

Oh I wish my city has this kind of hospital to help every kids in need

[@SavannahVu1985]

I am crying my eyes out. I’m just shattered…. Hearing the parents cry was so hard that I burst into tears. The poor baby said her head hurt and went to sleep and never woke up, truly heartbreaking 💔. What a strong mother and father, I pray my children never pass before me. The doctors and nurses are wonderful there, I am so thankful that they are helping so many families in the most difficult time in their lives. Without their help, I bet it would be just that much harder, not saying it’s any less painful but hopefully makes it easier for the family by letting them have more precious time with their child instead of worrying about everything worse that comes with a sick child. God bless them all and RIP to all the precious Angels 👼 ❤️❤️

[@kiddomoroll]

13:00 when dad went into the other room to cry... a well deserved cry. phenomenal parents of a very sweet and energetic kid

[@aisha6935]

When her little hand dropped I cried because angels have taken her soul and left her little body.

[@yulianasellyca4001]

Why I wanna cry for Ichika, her Thread of Life broken up & her spirit form became angel & not in painful. I hope, she's happily in heaven

[@OOceaneyess]

There is no greater pain to a parent than seeing their child suffer. So sad for this family, but it was good to see that their sweet daughter passed peacefully and not in pain. I wish them blessed years ahead after having to deal with unimaginable pain and loss.

[@elifocal7742]

I have never been touched like this… cannot stop crying. I deeply appreciate the staff and how they tried to give her a happy end. Rest in peace little princess. You had the best parents on earth!

[@nakayumoto2697]

Wherever you are right now Icchan, I hope you’re happy and no longer feel any pain. But seeing Icchan feel the pain was devastating, I haven’t cried this hard in a long time, can’t imagine how it must have felt for her parents. Thank you to the nurses and doctors for taking such good care of Icchan and fulfilling some of her wishes. Rest well now, Icchan.

[@dustypumpkin]

Thank you for this documentation, I'm amaze how beautiful these people's heart to establish, provide, and work in this 'system' to help children and their family fight off cancer. May you all be blessed with health and joy 💛😭

[@jillnunnen1815]

What a beautiful family....thankyou for allowing us to share these precious moments with you...and how respectful and caring were the medical team. May she be free from pain, God bless her sweet soul xx

[@hoppe-punipuni]

覚悟なんてできないよ、手の力が抜けたその瞬間が悲しくて仕方がない。 愛しい我が子に先立たれるなんて考えれない。気持ちの整理ができるわけないけど、時は進んでいく。

[@brandlynnyoung3123]

I am addicted to these episodes. I know what happens at the end of every single one but can't keep from hoping they survive.

[@annabanana1310]

I really can’t stop crying even at 3am. Rest in peace Ichikan ❤

[@Prizie]

seeing this mom, who's been so happy and strong all the way here start crying hopeless, hurts so much! I hope she's somewhere with her family living happy as she can, missing her girl ofc but having a happy life

[@ipoison3862]

This is the most heartbreaking video i have ever seen. My heart was torn in half for the pain her parents had to go through. May all your tears be replaced with joy and may your darling daughter be there to greet you at the end of your days. Your family is strong and honorable and beautiful. Bless you always

[@D_sucker]

When the mom lips tremble and quivering I couldn't longer hold my tears

[@theresonlyoneus4680]

losing the life of your child while preparing to give birth to another one is probably one of the most emotional things a mother could experience and I feel sorry that she had to.

[@yesterdayitrained]

I feel so sad- her parents desperately wanted her to meet her unborn brother. She passed just 14 days too soon. It’s devastating. She was the most adorable, sweet, precocious, happy little girl, with incredibly loving parents. I am so glad they could go to this place, all together as a family, to spend this wonderful time with their daughter. I think that helped the entire family so much. Everything turned so suddenly, within just one day. The doctor was so kind, and he looked deeply saddened when they left. I cannot imagine coming to a hospital with my full-of-life little girl, and leaving by carrying her body out. I don’t know if I could do what her father did. Such pain cannot be measured. They are both so strong, and I am so sorry for their heartbreak.

[@bgokdemir68]

The most heartbreaking video ive ever seen. It hits you even harder after you become a parent.

[@laineyfabriccio5984]

there are so many bad people in this world yet a sweet little girl like that is taken, it's not fair. My heart went out to the parents of that little girl, I wanted to reach through the screen and hug the mother when she broke down it was so sad. She shouldered a heavy burdened on such small shoulders, she was so strong, admiration to her. The staff at the hospice were so compassionate, there are a few people who could take a leaf out of their books and treat people with a little more kindness at a time where their burdens are so heavy.

[@xuitao]

"we will never leave you alone" yes, Icchan, your family and all of us will remember you. May she rest in peace💙

[@h0n3ymilk]

At the end when at least two of the doctors never stopped their bowing until the van left, i managed to hold in my tears until then :(

[@lindapoore7608]

I’m crying for your pain. God bless.

[@marleenakorver5641]

I cried like a baby! No parent should ever go through this!!

[@mariatheresaguzman6410]

Most painful thing happened to motherhood. Most mom felt craziness. God plz end mom's suffering from this. Protected en secured safeness of all siblings.

[@yumi21195]

Bless them they did everything they could to keep that little girl happy as ever

[@luvvy_duvvy]

I just cannot imagine the feeling of head pains and having cancer at the age of 4, I feel so sorry for Icchan, fly high.

[@sarahcross2631]

the staff there were so lovely, their hearts are precious they truly cared for that family with so much love

[@bulletsxdame]

I worked in an adult hospice. I was asked to possibly work in the children's hospice and a final hours program. I refused. However, watching this shows me that babies and kids need so much more caring and supportive people than staff someone who can be there for families of young children.

[@obedan3990]

Her bubbly personality was so adorable. I cant stop crying. You in good hands angel Inchika🌈🌈🌈The parents so strong👍

[@philiprobertson164]

Pull respect to those parents. I don't know what i would do if i had to lose one of my kids.. You have to be so strong.

[@ddsmiles6382]

What a wonderful place. Cherished precious moment’s together as family. A beautiful gift of memories and love for one another. Bless you through your grief. Until you meet again.

[@dreamer6112]

Ichika is an inspiration to many people she will always be alive in our hearts lots of blessing to this family

[@fransho5751]

Tears in my eyes thinking how her parents must feel losing their child 😭

[@begobertran9739]

Every time I have come across this video my heart breaks for this family...I hope they have found some peace and happiness. The parents are so strong.

[@sarahdagani1631]

I want to think that her soul reincarnated to her brother's body. I really hope that no child in this earth suffers and no child dies before their parents its so heartbreaking to watch.

[@viserian]

If he grows to be similar personality as her, then I guess it's safe to say her spirit lives on in her brother

[@artemisiana]

What a beautiful message is to given birth to your son an teach him to Don’t take life for granted … that was so sad and also so dignified to let this girl be her happy self until the end.

[@regn8470]

I cried so much while watching this. Ichika thank you for staying strong. Hopefully your family is living well with you on their side.

[@stepht7508]

So very sad but wonderful that there are now places like that in Japan for children and parents going through the worst situation a parent can imagine...losing their precious child😢

[@shanecho8125]

This princess died knowing she is being loved sooo much. She will be in your hearts ❤ and memories💐

[@FreddieCuellar]

Oh dear God. Why did I watch this??? Poor sweet little angel. That whole family is beautiful. She lost an angel, then gained an angel. DAMN CANCER!

[@Warenya]

I never understood why my mom cried for hours by my bedside when I was diagnosed with carcinoma, there were days when I could barely walk and days when I was feeling totally fine, I was old enough to analyze how serious the situation actually was. Sometimes just waking up made me happy, but I had the feeling I was gonna make it through, and I kept telling my mom not to worry, but there wasn't one day that I wouldn't hear her cry when I was half asleep. I never saw the whole situation from my mom's perspective because I thought I was the one who was who was suffering. This video said otherwise, having seen the pain that these parents went through, I can't even begin to imagine what my mom felt when she saw me using all the strength i had, to reach out for my glass of water, seeing the massive tufts of hair I left on my pillowcases, and seeing me losing weight drastically. I still remember the look on her face when she got to know I was cancer free. Even though I've been healthy for almost an year now, she still strokes my hair sometimes with tears in her eyes and I always joke about her being emotional, but she's not, this video taught me so much.. Thank you for this, r.i.p icchan 💕

[@bugpooki]

the bucket hat she wore reminded me strongly of my ex friend from kindergarten. his name was andrew and he had leukemia. he loved coming to kindergarten nonetheless, and the whole class and i would be so excited to see him whenever he came. most days he wouldn’t be there due to his hospital stays and treatments which we didn’t know at the time. there was one day he came and every hot day, we’d spend the last hour of school in the field running in the sprinklers. to see how lively he was about this made us so happy, even joking about what was going on. he hadn’t returned since. it was a weekend, probably a saturday when my mom had told me the news just out of the blue. it was definitely the first time i felt my heart drop to my stomach. i don’t remember crying but i was incredibly sad. i didn’t attend his funeral for obvious reasons. i miss him everyday.

[@the2bros104]

It's past 1 in the morning and my eyes are almost swollen from crying. God pls keep this little angel.

[@rachelcooper2170]

I was praying 🙏that she would meet her baby brother...2 weeks..so close, now she keeps watching over them all as their angel 😇❤🌈

[@sayo_is_Simran]

Ichika is such a nice pure girl I hope her soul can peacefully rest and I hope she has fun there❤️ I hope her family can live peacefully and I hope Kiichi will know the story of his amazing sister and does not take life for granted and they all stay healthy❤🥹