Though Ella’s motor skills have remained nearly the same, we feel that her cognitive skills are going through major changes. Ella is making herself much clearer in her likes and dislikes. If she likes something she will be all smiles, giggles and laughter, kicking and moving all limbs to show her excitement and pleasure. If things are not to her liking she is not beyond screaming to high heaven letting us know something is wrong. Figuring out the specifics she leaves to us.
The helmet has brought on two nasty sores in the back of her head. They are slowly improving but are still there, we alternate helmet time and air time to let the sores dry and get better. The helmet seems to be working in that the flat side of her head is starting to round out. Quite amazing how these things work. On the other hand it leaves her head sweaty and smelling like the Romanian wrestling team. She doesn’t seem to mind it though. We were loaned two seats for Ella to use. One, a kiddie cart. Is like a stroller with more support, also has a tray for food or toys. It holds Ella well and she enjoys being moved around the house and feeling like she is part of the action.
A couple of days ago we were watching a movie. It ends with everyone on screen bursting out in wild laughter. Ella was quite taken by that and continued laughing way after the movie was over. (she is not very critical that way).