Patterns & Habits: Baby Trend

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Just How Much Is Enough for a Month Old Newborn?

How much should a 7 week newborn eat? I am actually pumping breastmilk for him and feeding him by bottle. A recent doctor's visit showed that he has gained weight very fast (and maybe too fast). He was born 6lbs 8 oz and now is 9lbs 12 oz. We have been feeding him 3-4 ounces of breastmilk per 2-3 hours. But have been noticing that by between 8-10pm he becomes extremely fussy, crying as if he is in pain after the feeding. This colicky behavior every night so far is killing us and making us more sleep deprived. So this last doctor...