Parenting Through Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus and Epilepsy 

Such a sweetheart n what an awesome mum . Sending you lots of hugs . Champion mum, you are an inspiration to many. Kia kaha.

I am from Nepal. My son has hydrochephalus. He has gone through 14 plus surgery/procedures within a year. He is finally stable after a year of struggle. He is 22 months old now but he is unable to hold his head and to crawl or walk. I carry him everywhere I go. But he is a very happy kid. He has good appetite. In addition to these conditions , he has cerebral palsy. Nepal does not have enough and good health centres but we are trying our best to make him alright with whatever we have in our country. We love our son. After seeing this video, I have hope that one day my boy will be speaking, walking and holding his head high in the best way possible. I want him to do good. I respect the mother in this video who has inspired me so much. Lots of love to family :)

I love how the children's hospital is called "Starship"... admission to Starship when you're sick, sounds like you're getting beamed up to space! It's rather creative!

Ella took my breath away when she told her father, "You're a beautiful boy." Lucky, dad!

My wife has cerebral palsy she does really well we have been married almost 15 year. We have 3 boys that we raise.

Sweet Ella having a color doll just melt my heart. Goes to show what an amazing mother this woman is. Best of luck to your beautiful family.

Kat -- my heart goes out to you and your husband. To loose a baby at 37 wks is so tragic. Then to have Ella come into the world with all her health challenges. You have the perfect name as you are a Mountain Kat of strength.

What a freakin phenomenal mother. she deserves all the praise in the world & so much respect. I can’t imagine at ALL how difficult & just exhausting & heartbreaking & every other emotion really, it must be raising your child when she has those tough obstacles in her way. Poor little girl. Bless them all :/

I felt every bit of what you said mom, I too have a child with very similar struggles. The checking them constantly, the seizures, the fear of more brain damage. It is very real. You have to live it to know the pain. God Bless

I was born with hydrocephalus 32 years ago in September of 1988..it's not been easy but it has made my life stronger

Dear Ella, I don't know you.. But i wanted to tell you.. You are so gorgeous! A beautiful strong fairy! Never give up.. Follow your heart and dream!

Love the black baby doll. Wonderful mom and beautiful family. Hopes for a wonderful life for Ella

What a wonderful family. A great mum and the nan is a treasure.

“You are a beautiful boy”

Ella is so adorable! my heart is gonna melt

What an absolutely astounding mother and nana. They're so strong and I wish them all the best. I hope Ella beats everyone's expectations

Wow!! You’re an incredible mum!! We have just learned that our healthy 11yr old daughter now has epilepsy and our world has been turned upside down.. Watching this has made me realise how strong I can/need to be for my daughter. Thank you so much for sharing your story! You’re so strong māmā ❤️ I can relate to you on so many levels but not as much as what you have been through. Kia Kaha Whanau xxxxx

❤ Ella is Gorgeous!! So darling, my goodness. My love to the family. What an excellent, and strong mama that you are. I do hope that you make time for yourself, when you are able. Sendin love...

What a beautiful child! I hope she can work through some of her problems and have it a bit easier.

I work in the schools with children who have disabilities. The preschools are inclusion so you have typical children along with children with disabilities. We accommodate the classes room for each child's special needs. I had a child in my classroom who had Osteogenesis Inperfecta which is known as brittle bones. It was a challenge while educating the other childern about brittle bones. I love my job and would have nothing else. These children mean the world to me seeing there little faces light up everyday brings joy to my heart.

Wow Kat, I’m so inspired by your outlook, especially the way you approached Ella when she was hurting herself! I imagine she felt very seen and well guided in that moment- how wonderful to have mom be so in charge at a time like that! I wish we could be friends ☺️

Love that you made such a big move for the family, it looks a lovely house and environment. Ella is a little star 🧚🏻‍♀️⭐️ and you are an Amazing Mummy. You have a great insight into the challenges you are facing together.

She’s so cute and that mom is amazing

Attitude is truly a good channel the ppl on here are showing humanity at its finest and i love it 😍

What a beautiful and precious family. I'm sending all of you prayers for hesling, peace, joy, prosperity in the mighty name of Jesus.

Ella is a beautiful child. I also have cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus. I was officially diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 10. I was 3 months early when I was born. I am a triplet. We were each 2lbs.

What a lovely family mom and great grandma

Ella is so beautiful; the whole family is so good looking. I'm sorry for the loss of your first baby Emily.

I just love this chanel. I still cant believe ive just found it 🥰 so much love to all the epic kiwis out there telling their amazing stories and also to the creators of these docos ❤❤❤

I’m so overwhelmed with emotions, because my little boy has the problems.

I am 26 years old and I was a 29 week premature baby and I have Epilepsy a history of seizures but take medicine to control them and haven't had 1 in 10 years and have Hydrocephulus and a shunt stent I had 27 revisions before the age of 5 and my very last 1 before my Highschool graduation and I also have Scoliosis and had surgery for that

I will b 31 in September and also have hydrocephalus. It's not easy but its made me stronger.

You have a beautiful grandma and she's such a sweetheart 💗

Its great that their father is with the kids, and you all are a lovely family!!

Kat you are a wonderful mother. Ella you are a precious girl. Prayers to your family for healthy lives and a beautiful future.

Little Ella -- against all odds she will succeed. Beautiful family, Strong Mum. Sending you lots of hugs from Baltimore, MD. in the United States.

Kat, you are so amazing! Everything you and your ex have been through! What a strong woman. Standing ovation.

What a beautiful little girl!!!

I do take my hat off for you as mom. I am 36 years old and have got exactly the same 3 things. Just be strong.

What a very precious children you have

My sister also has cerebral palsy so this was perfect for me to watch xxx

You go mom! You are such an inspiration!

What a beautiful family - Ella is awesome - as are you all...great gran included. Love from Scotland.

Everyone is so brave, I loved this story.

Im an adult with epilepsy and mild cerebal palsy good luck to you r daughter growing up she has endless possibilities

This mother is amazing and such an inspiration! My heart goes out to your whole family and the love is so real!

I love the great grandmother! What a gift she is for the family!

Supermom raising the personification of strength and resilience

I am completely addicted to this channel! Im from the eastern part of the U.S. and wish we had a channel like this here, and as much support that they have (New Zealand) over there! They seem to have a fairly large disabled population there, with amazing programs and support! We have some here, but mainly for adults, and that too is limited..anyways, im having myself a "attitude marathon"! 😊✨

You're an amazing Mama ❤️ and you have a beautiful little family. Ella is so adorable

what a lovely little girl & her beautiful family. All the best ♥

I wish her a lot of health.

So nice to have mom with you

Kat...you're an AMAZING mom!! And Ella is absolutely beautiful! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise :-) I myself have hydrocephalus. (You might consider me a hydro-dinosaur. I'm in my 50s if you want to believe that!! ) And I have seizures to top it . Here's hoping that Ella lives to be 50+. Love from the USA!!

you are a strong lady. our prayer of peace and constant strength to your family.

What an incredible family. I love this mother’s love and her kids determination!

Aww this family has been through so much.

Ella is absolutely gorgeous. I wish her and her family the very best.💜

Hugs for mum! This is so hard, I also have a girl with disabilities 5yrs now and a little boy 3. The bit where she said that everything the boy does is a surprise i can completely relate to! He up and walked at 10months and I was happy and sad, sad because my daughter was not walking yet and her little brother just overtook her. It can be very confronting to see the difference every day

She’s an absolute sweetheart and also lucky to have a mom like her. Also my Nana (grandmother) helped me with mine when they were little so this story touches my heart ❤️

What a lovely grandmar for this lady to have!

Bless this beautiful family ❤️

She is adorable. I hope things go better dor her

What a wonderful little family ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I think the hardest part about the parenting in this situation would be to determine what's just bad behavior and needs discipline. You seem to be doing well.

You are an amazing mum! Absolutely amazing!

What a courageous and beautiful little girl!!!

What a beautiful family. I pray Ella keeps getting stronger

Awwwww lovely family and lovely nana.

I pray that you do get the help you need. As for me there something wrong with my brain. I fell at 2 year old from a moving car. I have sezuire tremors. And till this day no doctor can find out. Now i am 40 years nothing. I pray that god help you in so many ways. God bless everyone

I’m glad they have a great mom

Kat, you are an amazing mum. Be sure of that. Ella is a wonderful super little girl ! Huge kiss from France

Such a great mum!

Great family ! Beautiful children.

I have hydrocephalus secondary due to spina bifida and I have never had anymore surgeries since birth and I'm almost 25

Thank you for sharing...i pray for the best for you all!

Just awesome! Your an inspiration and I know you have given strength and courage for your Angel to face her future.May God’s blessings be with you always. X

What a wonderful team you are x

Incredible Mama Kat God bless you and your family. Amazing story

This is good I like how parents know how too deal or try to deal with their kids disabilities and I like how some parents have disabilities or couples and they put up with eachother love it and I have a learning disability so I know how these videos are like it is nice too watch people go throught different or same disability that we all go through love this video love it

Thank you for sharing your story!

Watt amazing mum and love the kids they are so cute and love the family and sending my love to the family and hugs ♥️

Poor poor woman she is a amazing mum too

Ella's a little sweetheart

You are an incredible parent😍

Just want to send a big hug to the young mom! She is doing amazingly well. I have cerebral palsy too. I am 56 years old . My CP is very slight in comparison to Ella’s but I understand her mom’s fears.

Always amazing parenting!

I have something very similar to hydrocephalus! It's high pressure but in a different way. Its called idiopathic intracranial hypertension and it's caused me to have a shunt just like sweet Ella!

That is one STRONG lady. All of God's blessings.

You are all amazing .what a lovely family *

Helena is a blessing

I will be 21 in April and have had epilipsey since I was 8 but just absence seizures they have amazing doctors here in the UK might be worth coming to check them out

Great parents

Ella is adorable! Prayers for her ! You are an amazing mom! Great granny you are a rock star and daddy you show that laughter love like she is your one and only princess! I pray for everyone who are challenged and I pray your those who care for them 🙏 Someone go give this mom a massage and a spa day at home, as she would never leave for a full day to go take a break! Allah is with you Always

Wow Ella's so pretty ❤

Amazing woman and family. Not many dad help out.

I have Hydrocephalus too

OMG what a BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL…………Her Mother has NO TIME for HERSELF and THIS CAN make her SICK as WELL it’s a lot for that FAMILY

God bless them❤️😘. Nco the granny 😊

Ur a great mom. Nice family! Put God First.