Thanks to our friend Megan at the Onion, we have two new Onion shirts for Braden. Check out the new photo shoot.

Pictures Braden

Check out the latest episode of “Brian and Kristin Plus One.” This episode is simply showing off how cute Braden is!

Video Braden

We’ve been noticing since this past weekend that Braden really likes stretching his legs out. Before that, he kept them tucked in close to his body, but now his likes to straighten them out. When he’s sitting, it gives the illusion that he’s trying to stand up when he unfurls his legs.

Maybe this means he’ll start to walk sooner?

Journal Braden, walking

It’s just past 10:15 p.m., and we’re going to get some rest before the next crew gets in to do their rounds (around 11 p.m. or so). Here are some noteworthy news:

A tough day for Braden, in that he received his Hep B shot, then his foot was pricked so they could do blood work. The latter was so sad to watch, as the doctor kept squeezing his foot to get more and more blood–she was so poor at filling these circles up with blood (hard to explain)–and he’s crying the whole time.

If you didn’t see it, our birth announcement was in the newspaper today. Other birthdays today include Morgan Fairchild and Norman Rockwell. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/

We are still appreciative of all our family visiting us, and all the great comments, e-mails, Facebook messages and calls we keep receiving. Your well wishes really keep the positive energy flowing!

We should be getting out of here on Friday. Braden has so many clothes, toys, etc. that are just waiting for him at home!

Talk to you tomorrow.

Journal Braden, timeline

We are pleased to announce …

… Braden Jie Lee, born 12:03 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 8 lbs. 3 oz and 19.5 inches.

Kristin began pushing at 10:20 p.m. At 11:30 p.m., the doctor felt it was best to switch to a C-section. The procedure was perfect, and Kristin is recovering speedily.

We are now in a different and smaller room (C-section families are transferred out of the birthing suites).

We are both exhausted, as the nurse checked Kristin every hour, then the OB came, so we’ve had less than four hours of interrupted sleep.

We’ll be in the hospital until about Friday. We didn’t think we would be here that long, so we didn’t pack the connector for the digital camera to the laptop (nor enough clothes). Brian will upload camera phone pics later today.

Friends may visit us on Thursday. More info to come.

Thanks everyone for checking in throughout yesterday evening. We’ll keep this blog updated!

Journal Braden, hospital