The CT scan done on Tuesday did not look good. Apparently, there has been a shift in Logan's brain which is putting pressure on the brain stem. It is my understanding that the absence of the skull flap and the draining of fluid by the shunt are probably responsible for the movement. The placement of the plate ,which is still in the process of being made by the manufacturer, is what is needed most at this time; unfortunately, it won't arrive in Houston until Dec. 16th, which is when he is scheduled for the surgery. Meanwhile, the neurosurgeon has turned Logan's shunt off hoping to effect some kind of repositioning by allowing more fluid back into the ventricles. Until the surgery, he must remain in bed and will only receive whatever therapy that can be done from that position. He has not been very alert over the past week and there has been no return of movement on the right side. It is possible that these issues could be resolved by the placement of the plate and adjusting of the shunt afterwards; as always, we have to wait and see. It is imperative that he remain infection free until the surgery, so bloodwork is being done frequently. He always appears to be comfortable and his lungs remain clear; we are thankful for that.