We’re starting to get some sleep!

We're not sure if this is a fluke or not, but Alyssa has nearly slept through the night for a few days in a row. She still wakes up somewhere in the middle of the night for food, but only once! I've read that newborn babies generally wake every few hours for feeding, so you can probably imagine our surprise (and relief) at this.

On a possibly-related note, the last couple of days have been exciting for an additional reason. From the very beginning, she didn't seem to be aware of us unless our faces were right in front of her. Now, however, Alyssa appears to be focusing her eyes on specific objects. Better yet, she'll turn her head to watch something moving and track it with her eyes.

All of this is happening earlier than what Jennie and I have read, so we're very impressed. My guess is that Alyssa's activity during the day is making it easier for her to stay asleep at night. Of course, that still doesn't explain why she doesn't need to eat much during the night, but perhaps her pediatrician's appointment tomorrow will clear some of this up.