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Yeah, I would think as long as you are feeding at least 8-10 times a day (including overnight), you could space out feedings or at space them out at night more often. Because of the jaundice, the pediatrician may have a different view so could you call and ask before your next appt? I personally would follow what the dr says especially if the jaundice has not cleared. Feeding him more during the day should help him sleep better at night anyway so I'd stick with 2-3 hours between feeds (basing it off of when you started the last feeding) and check with the dr about spacing it more at night.

I wish I could offer advice on pumping but haven't had luck with that myself!

ETA I stopped setting an alarm when we were given the clearance that her weight gain was finally stable at 6 weeks (I know weight gain isn't your issue but just giving you my story). Even until that point there were times I forgot to set an alarm or slept through it and she was just fine (my boobs were another story! Ha!) So, either way know its temporary insanity with the overnight alarms!

Keep up the every 2-3 hours until jaundice and weight gain are cleared by the doctor. This is just normal for newborns. Once you're cleared health wise you can try to go about 4 hours over night and 2 during the day or something. So maybe something like:

8 pm
12 midnight
8 am
10 am
Noon
2 pm
4 pm
6 pm
And then back to 8 pm. If there is a nap during the day that's going good I would suggest waking at the 3 hour mark just to help with overnight sleep.

I would keep up pumping frequently until at least the four week mark if not the six week mark. 6 weeks is they say when you establish your supply and you can stretch and cut then.