A CAT scan was scheduled for today to find out what the cause of the bulge on Ella’s head. It caused us quite a bit of worry. Our current anxiety has to do with Hydrocephalus which Ella is at risk for, and apparently will always be. The process went smoothly. Ella was sedated orally and the scan was carried out without a hitch. We asked them to include imaging of the whole head. This could prove useful for consults with plastic surgeons later (this took some cajoling and conversations with the plastic surgeon). Right after that we met with Dr. Black the neurosurgeon that performed Ella’s hemispherectomy. He told us everything looks fine! There is no cause for alarm now. This is great news! The lump on Ella’s head has gone down to normal. It might have been caused by the helmet she is still wearing at night to help shape her skull. It isn’t clear. Things Ella is discovering recently include: vocalizing more and more, putting things in her mouth and throwing them on the floor (not always in that order), riding in the car is fun, Barney videos are AMAZING! She is also is doing better at holding herself when she is sat up. We try and stimulate her left arm and hand because left to herself she will do nothing with them. It gets colder and then she uses it even less. We understand this is a long process and are hoping she will gain functionality in time. Ella sleeps less now and is in very good spirits, always ready for a smile.