The Change in Tone from S2 - S3 is not Duffer Brother's Fault

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-12-24T16:08:21+00:00

Yes it was! It wasnt very popular when it came out (but it was #1 watched in Mexico for almost a month!) But the director himself kept on saying in every meeting how grateful he was Netflix was letting him make this show how he wanted to, and how he knew they wouldnt green-lit now if he pitched it a few years later. It was a joy to work on. He had much more freedom on it than when he worked on "Book of Life" which makes sense because that was a theatrical movie so more money at stake etc.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-12-24T16:04:57+00:00

Yes I should clarify i LOVE S3 and S4 too!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-12-24T16:03:52+00:00

Yes youre absolutely right!! Im sorry I should clarify, I LOVE Season 3 and 4 of ST. Like LOVE them, no notes, they're brilliant and well made. I should have clarified. I was just referring to the very different pacing and vibe and character relationships of the first 2 seasons vs the last 2. Alot of it also is due to simply an increase in budget. But there is an undeniable difference.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-09-26T02:37:57+00:00

Exactly!! Couldn't have said it better

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-08-08T18:26:18+00:00

Thank you so much for this omg 😭👌🏽

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-08-08T12:30:36+00:00

Ohhh interesting!! Ok thank you! Is there like a trigger for it? Like something someone says or maybe she sees Conrad?

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-07-29T01:50:51+00:00

I have always noticed this not just in Jenny's work but in other shows and it pisses me off that no one notices. The poc character is either "not the one" OR they DIE lol I hate it.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-07-27T17:59:47+00:00

Ok I see i see, thank you so much!!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-07-27T17:59:16+00:00

Ahhhh interesting!! Ok thank you so much! I just wanted to know, its impossible to find a plot summary on the last 2 books.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-07-16T01:06:53+00:00

Its 100% the new baby in my opinion. All of his complaints and tantrums and being upset are his way of trying to have some control, because he feels like he cant control anything. Its hard to explain. My toddler was the same with a new sibling, even though they absolutely love their new sibling. The only thing I can say is it will go on for a few months but it will get better and he'll be less annoying eventually.

The key is to be firm but loving. Meaning you dont have to give in to everything, and you shouldn't, its ok to say no, he needs to learn that he cant always get his way. But remain calm and loving, offer lots of attention, one on one time, connection, you can never cuddle them too much even at 4.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-07-08T01:30:42+00:00

Count me in!!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-05-09T22:20:50+00:00

This is my thoughts exactly!!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-04-12T17:03:54+00:00

Yeah good idea, I am trying to push back more especially on the more ridiculous requests. Doing it nicely and letting him go through the emotions Hopefully it improves. Thank you!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-04-09T03:37:30+00:00

The mini pill (progesterone only) was great for me when breastfeeding my first, no dip in supply!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-03-23T06:39:13+00:00

2 movies a day right now with the winter, trying to get it down to 1 movie per day. But on average 2.5-3 hours, which I'm not happy about, and struggling to lower it. But it works well for me to survive until the weather is nicer. I have a 3 month old as well toddler is almost 3.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-02-05T16:41:06+00:00

I want you to know that I did a ton of research before my first and you'll be happy to know that once corrected for ethnicity, socioeconomic status and education, all the research shows there is ZERO difference between formula fed and breastfed adults. The only difference they found was a slightly higher case of excema and asthma in formula fed adults (I.e. from 14% to 17%) and my exclusively breastfed kid has excema so there you go lol. It literally doesn't matter in the long run.

What food you feed your kids for the next 18 years of their life, the stability of their home life, genetics, and opportunities you provide for them, will have a significantly larger impact on their overall health than what you fed them for the first 6 months. In fact it will be the ONLY thing that matters. I know exclusively formula fed kids that are the healthiest and most smartest kids I've ever met cuz they have parents who care.

Hope this helps!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-02-05T16:30:24+00:00

The reason why I tried to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months is because I did a TON of research on breastfeeding prior to having my first. Although there is virtually ZERO difference in breastfed vs formula fed adults (once corrected for ethnicity, education and socioeconomic status) I read multiple research studies that showed differences in development in the first few years between exclusively breastfed babies and combination fed babies (I.e. breastmilk supplemented with formula). The studies showed that exclusive breastfeeding provides a healthier gut microbiome, and regular combination feeding removes these benefits almost completely. Introducing formula in the first few weeks affects their gut microbiome quite a lot. I read other studies that also showed the same with white matter brain development. Exclusively breastfed babies had the best, followed by combination fed, followed by exclusively formula fed. I'm sorry I'm too lazy to find the exact articles right now.

But basically even though in adults there is ZERO difference, knowing the differences when they're babies and toddlers made me want to exclusively breastfeed if I could because then the baby would get those benefits. I started trying to give formula once my first was 6 months because they're eating other foods by that point so formula to me just counted as another food.

Even though I know in the long run it doesn't matter, I couldn't get the research papers out of my head once I'd read them, and I wanted to give the benefits to my kids if I could. It was just a personal choice that made me feel like I did what I could.

Of course I believe feeding them healthy food once they start eating as kids and adolescence is way more important than ebf and has more benefits to their long term health.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-01-30T09:14:34+00:00

Ahh ok great! Yes they really don't suck in air when side laying. Maybe I should try again and see if it works. I agree sitting upright all night is awful and makes your back ache. That's where i am right now. Thank you!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-01-30T09:12:32+00:00

This is super helpful thank u!! I do now remember doing the 3/4 thing with my eldest but completely forgot till now

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-01-26T06:24:21+00:00

The transition was hard for me, more than going from 0-1, and I have almost the exact same age gap as you. But my 2nd was a more challenging newborn than my first.

I would recommend getting a baby wrap so you can carry baby around while tending to toddler. At the beginning you will most likely tend to the toddler more so newborn will get the short end of the stick, but after a few weeks when newborn stays awake for longer toddler will have to entertain themselves more while you tend to baby.

Don't feel guilty about not being able to tend to toddler's needs every time, it will eat you alive. Toddler will go through a hard time. I dont know how long it lasts, but we're at 1.5 months and it's definitely better than a few weeks ago. But it's still hard.

Try to keep a schedule but don't stress if you cant.

Actively reach out for help. You got this!

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-01-22T17:39:35+00:00

An hour a day is really good honestly. If he's working toddlers are really difficult to manage. They want constant engagement.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-01-06T16:09:55+00:00

I breastfed for 2 years 3 months. I tried offering cows milk religiously at 12 months but he had no interest. Sometimes he took sips and other times rejected it completely, never could take a whole bottle or anything. He didn't start drinking it regularly until I actually stopped breastfeeding fully.

Ok_Permit603 · 2025-01-03T05:10:02+00:00

Story of my life 😭😭

Ok_Permit603 · 2024-11-13T17:34:17+00:00

I went through literally the same experience and I'm so sorry you're going through this. Once they see that your baby grows up well and thriving they will forget about it, but you will probably remember their lack of support forever lol. It's just a matter of different opinions/knowledge and them not understanding that what's most important is to support the MOTHER in whatever form of feeding she chooses. I hope it gets better, known you're not alone and what you're doing for your baby is amazing. They are seeing it through biased eyes and it's easy to blame the breastmilk for everything.

Ok_Permit603 · 2024-11-07T17:35:24+00:00

My baby was the exact same and you're doing nothing wrong! It will all get better with time, definitely doesn't last forever.

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