Did you weigh him with the same scales everytime - there can be a variation between scales at different places especially if they dont calibrate them often. I'd agree with trying to offer a few more feeds in the day - if he doesn't want more milk he'll let you know.
Was the MCHN concerned? Sometimes they will wait a week to weigh again before they get too worried. I wouldnt put him on formula just yet, the scales may have been out - im sure there is a reaasonable explanation. If the MCHN wasnt concerned - make an appointment anyway for a re-weigh, even if it is to put your mind a rest.
He sounds like a delightful, settled little baby. He's perhaps a little "too good" if you know what I mean. I seem to hear this commonly with 3rd or 4th babies. You will find that, with a few simple, short-term measures you will be able to turn things around. Suggesting you put your baby on formula is completely unhelpful.
What I would suggest that you do is to feed your baby every 3 hours. Make sure he has both sides - ie no more than 20 mins on one side, and then *wake* him a bit (burping, nappy change etc) and give him the other side. Ensure he has at least 8 feeds in 24 hours. You will find he turns around quickly. He will probably become much more demanding. For a few days he may seem *ravenous* and you will wonder where your placid little baby went - remember this is a really good sign! You will soon be able to "take off the training wheels" and let him call the shots again - wehn his weightgain improves.
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