Memorial Day Weekend

Scott and I headed to Red Oak for the Annual Barr/Dammann camping trip at the Dammann Oaks. I also had my first Baby Shower hosted by Sally and Rachel. Baby Will was spoiled rotten and got tons of great things. Camping was great and we got to spend some quality time with family. We got spend two full days with Sam. It was such a treat. We had a great time like usual. It is hard to believe next year we will have a Baby with us to bring on his very first camping trip:) On the way home Scott drove me by the Memorial Day memorial in Red Oak. 1300 flags are raised in honor of the 1300 soldiers from Red Oak lost in WWII. It was an amazing tribute.

Where there is a WILL there is a way!

On May 11th our lives have been forever changed. After noticing a problem with Baby Will's heart ( his right ventricle was not growing like it should be) Dr. Ferrerr sent us to see a perinatologists, Dr.Barsoom at Bergen Mercy Hospital. After an intense ultrasound, Dr. Barsoom diagnosed Baby Will with Hypo plastic Right Heart Syndrome. William will require a bypass immediately after birth and possibly up to three surgeries after that. On June 8th we meet with the specialists to see where the road ahead will take us. Scott and I are devastated by the news of what our pour Baby boy will go through but we have a strong support system and love and appreciate all the love we have been shown in the last couple weeks.

I will keep updating the Ratcliff Family blog but I have created a support page as well. Please show your support for Will and for us and keeping track of where we will be next: http://www.carepages.com/carepages/DanaScottandWill

Scott and I love each and everyone of you! We have a long road ahead but we will make it and will stay strong!

The Blank Park Zoo- Des Monies

Oh Kenny!

On Friday night we headed to the Kenny Chesney concert with Jordan and Steve. As always we had so much fun with them. Kenny put on great show! He is an amazing performer. However, I have come to the conclusion standing for three hours is not a good idea. My feet and ankles were killing me. I think I am done with concerts for awhile.

On Saturday we headed to Des Monies to hangout with Jeremy, Sam, Sally and Larry. We missed Rachel she was out of town. Sam is growing right before our eyes and is so cute! We get to see him in two weeks again. We are so excited!

Who does he look like?

Here is a picture of Baby Will at 27 weeks. Who do you think he looks like? My mom thinks he looks like Scott. Only 13 weeks and we find out for sure! :)