Little Daibhin's family 'beyond proud' as he gets back on Irish soil
The family of a Donegal toddler who was critically ill were delighted to welcome him back to Dublin from hospital in the England.
Daibhin Curran, a two-year-old, has made it back to Crumlin Hospital in Dublin from Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. A son of Barry and Megan Curran from St Johnston, Daibhin was diagnosed with myocarditis and cardiomyopathy. “A big day today for us as our baby gets discharged from the Freeman Hospital and gets back on Irish soil,” Megan posted. A few days to spend in Crumlin and then home to Donegal we go. Beyond proud of our baby. What a day!” Daibhin was also battling with rhinovirus and parvovirus infections. As his heart and lungs were not able to function on their own, Daibhin was being supported by an ecmo machine, a form of life support used in critical situations. Daibhin left the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) having had open heart surgery to have his Berlin heart - an external ventricular assist device that mechanically pumps blood for patients with severe heart failure - removed. “Our amazing strong resilient little boy proud as punch, and rightly so, leaving PICU today.” Megan posted previously. “A very happy proud emotional day for us as our boy leaves PICU after having another open heart surgery to have his Berlin Heart removed as his own heart had shown signs of recovery. “From nearly four months ago, myself and Barry were taken into a room by a group of specialists to be told to prepare for the worst - gather your family, take as much time as you need. Seeing some of our darkest days, all we were left with was hope and prayer - to this. “He is just unbelievable and he continues to amaze us and everyone with his strength, resilience and progress and Please God it will be onwards and upwards for him from now. “Again I want to thank each and every single person who has prayed, sent love, donations, gifts. It has meant so much more than you know. To our families, friends, our local community, the whole county of Donegal and beyond. for all the love and support. You were a pillar of strength when we needed it the most and we will never forget it.”