Hun, it is great that you have been able to take in all the information and find the bits that will help you the most. In the early days there is so much to take in and it is really hard when you are not getting enough sleep

I think you have made a really good decision to stop the formula for now. If it is not agreeing with his tummy - which is what it sounds like - then it can make it even harder for him to put on weight. If the weight gain continues to be an issue, it might be worth seeing if eliminating dairy from your diet for a little while helps as it is possible that he has an intolerance to cows' milk protein (which he will mostly likely grow out of before he's 1 if this is the case). I wouldn't worry about this yet though, just something to file away for later.

Is the 3 hour feeding schedule a suggestion of the paediatrician too, or is that because of Save our Sleep? Many mums find it hard to maintain breastfeeding following Tizzie Hall's routines as they don't take into account normal baby behaviour and needs, nor the need for mums to feed regularly (more often than every 3 hours in many cases) in order to establish and maintain their milk supply. The mums I know who have had babies with low weight gains, have found that feeding more frequently is the best way to speed the gains up. You might find it interesting (I did!) to know that the latest research shows that the fat content of the milk (and also the content of live cells) is highest about 30 minutes after a feed. This suggests that a top up at the breast about half an hour after a feed would be the best way to help a baby gain weight.

I also agree with the previous posters that 20 minutes on one breast at each feed would help more than 10 minutes on each side. Switching sides half way through a feed used to be recommended before research showed that the fat sticks to the ducts and only comes out in the milk as the breast empties. So switching sides before a breast is emptied means the baby gets lots of more watery milk and not much of the fattier milk that fills them up and helps them grow and put on weight.

GL with getting that weight gain going hun - you are doing so well. Let us know how it goes.