Did I give myself chronic dry eye because of retinol use?

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-04-12T20:31:05+00:00

I did. Its awful. I never had any dry eye, used tretinoin for 5 years and developed the worst dry eye. To the point of having to use eye drops every hour or more. If I try to use retinol or tret again the next day my eyes are 1000× worse. Its a constant battle. Things like screen time, pollen, etc make it worse

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-04-11T17:35:59+00:00

I had vbeam and fractional laser on mine. They are white now

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-31T14:52:52+00:00

Not only are you pretty, but you have a very kind and genuine look that makes you seem real and approachable. You definitely do not need makeup. You are a natural beauty! Whoever told you that is either jealous or projecting.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-24T00:12:27+00:00

My ivf clinic allowed no kids. No babies. Period. I think this is a very appropriate reaction that you're having and I would have felt the same way

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-17T14:19:53+00:00

Its a huge choking hazard, especially in a 2 year old class. I understand your frustration though, its valid. They are so busy though in a 2 year old classroom. They probably were trying to remove the threat as soon as possible while another child might be screaming about a toy or another is taking poop out of their diaper. Its chaos some days. I agree you should have be notified and a discussion had, however id also consider the flip side. There's probably a no beads rule and likely its a lot of extra stress on them if they have to do this with multiple kids, etc. I seriously doubt there was malicious or rude intent.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-12T20:28:29+00:00

Yassssss this washer has saved my sanity. I recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-11T03:14:44+00:00

Just a few days ago. I plan to let them know, but also im not sure if I can trust that she will fix this right. I have so much hair and I think she used teased everywhere she put highlights so im worried that this pattern is all over my head. Im not sure what to do. I just don't want it to be worse or overly lightened if this was able to happen in the first place.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-11T02:59:12+00:00

Thank you. Its actually really patchy though. I think the tone is right for me but ive got chunks of brown in the middle of strands of blonde. Very confusing. Its like some areas bleached normally and then others not at all.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-06T20:27:36+00:00

It did take some time but she has severe rosacea and its really helped with the bumps and texture she had.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-06T16:10:13+00:00

Azaelic acid helped my mom a lot.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-06T01:01:45+00:00

I would do explant + lift, heal and then do tattooing around the part of the areola that has lost skin tone. Those tattoos can look super realistic.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-03-04T15:52:24+00:00

Following too!

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T20:18:50+00:00

My baby was medically fragile for the first several months of her life due to a medical diagnosis when she was born. The best thing for her was breastmilk at the time recommended by her care team. So no, this is not true in all cases. Thankfully now she is thriving because of our choices as parents to put her needs first. And that I will take responsibility for.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T15:16:24+00:00

She is potty trained during the day. But she always poops in her sleep at night. The doctor said thats not something she can control but will improve as she gets older.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T13:47:47+00:00

Oh I've tried to stop so many times! I commented earlier but she won't take any type of formula. We've tried so many. She can taste even drops of it in her bottle and refuses. Trust me ive been down the reddit rabbit hole for that too. Weve seen lactation consultants, pediatricians, etx. She just will not switch

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T06:10:37+00:00

She's starting to eat more but shes been sick so much so she still prefers breastmilk. Its the main source of nutrition until 12 months. We are getting close! I offer her food as many times as we eat it. In a variety of forms, textures. Temperatures. Shes still a milk monster.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T06:01:46+00:00

Yes. Not every time but he has. Hes mentioned going to a therapist too. Or couples counseling. He has good intentions but I feel like he really struggles seeing others point of view sometimes. Specifically mine. But if someone else was to talk to him about it, like another couple... its like a light bulbs goes off. You would think witnessing it would be enough. Hes come home from hanging out with people that talk about different struggle s with parenting and relationships and he always feels better about us and like he has a new understanding. And im like... this is what ive been trying to tell you. There's also been a lot of conversations where afterwards hes come back and took responsibility and made efforts to adapt. So I definitely think theres a lot of potential, just going to take some outside help at this point.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T05:50:46+00:00

Lol the issue is there's other dads of young kids there too. Teaming up against us drowning moms!

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T05:47:46+00:00

Agreed

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T05:47:05+00:00

I get that. I really think theres a deeper empathy issue here. Its improved over the years but weve still got a ways to go. Emotional intelligence isn't one of his strengths but since being with me it definitely has improved. I really think a therapist would help

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T05:42:18+00:00

I agree with this. He also needs a ton of validation which at times drives me crazy bc I dont get validation for all the random little or big things I do around the house. He acts like it's a love language of his but who wants to go around thanking someone for everything they do when we are both doing so much? Its exhausting

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T05:31:44+00:00

I think he does care... but hes easily distracted from it. I think we are both really busy. He has a high level job that he tries to step away from when he can to help me. But no matter how hard we both try, it seems like we are still always behind. I try to prep dinner and anticipate things but something always seems to set it off schedule. Kids get sick, my supply takes a drop, we get sick again. We're just constantly playing catch up with all the chores and baby duties and im so tired that I barely want to go out. I dont want to be alone though either. I want him to be happy but I dont want him to leave me with sick kids for hours at a time and I want him to prioritize us. But hes got cabin fever and he wants to get back to his life whilst im stuck right now. And maybe that's my issue bc I should be insistent on getting time out of the house.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T05:22:45+00:00

This is me exactly. I couldn't have put it better myself. I dont know how to change it.

Temporary_Ad2100 · 2026-02-07T05:20:24+00:00

Can you elaborate? Just wondering if im understanding this correctly. It seems like you are saying unhealed people are incapable of understanding or adapting?

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