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We’ve recently moved into a new apartment complex that really is much like a resort. We don’t have to maintain the lawn, handle any maintenance problems, or deal with unruly neighbors. We can use the pool without having to clean and maintain it, we can work out in a gym without the added monthly expense, we can play pool without going to a bar, and we can enjoy many sports such as racquetball, tennis, volleyball, and basketball.

So why with all this “luxury” surrounding us would I already be in a tiff? Dogs! That’s why. Many of the renters own dogs and instead of taking them for a walk on the “pet walks” which were meant for their feces. These pet owners think its okay to walk their pets around the apartment complex, let them do their “business,” and then walk away without cleaning it up!

I’ve learned that not cleaning up after their dogs is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. First, I consider it rude to let your dog use the bathroom on someone else’s property. Okay, so we don’t own the lawn in front of our apartment, but we sure do pay a lease for it as well as the public areas! Second, I think it is inconsiderate and shows a lack of respect for others. Third, I think it makes the property look bad.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to go up to a dog owner as the dog is doing his/her business and give the owner a piece of my mind. But instead, I bite my tongue and say to myself, “As long as they aren’t doing it on my property I have no right to say anything. I just hope if they do it on my property I find the right words to say without letting all my frustration out on one person.”

I’ve even considered going up to management and making a fuss, but what can they do? They can’t “police” every pet owner as they leave the house. There are signs posted through out the complex, they’ve mentioned this area of concern in the monthly newsletter, and it’s in the apartment rental contract.

If you’re a pet owner who lets your pet “do business” on someone else’s property, think about this:
How would you feel if you woke up one morning and stepped on something squishy as you walked to your car? Doesn’t sound bad? What if you looked down to find that squishy mess was actually a pile of dog poop? Would you be angry, irritated, or disgusted? Or would you think it was okay and just walk back in the hose to change your shoes?

Now take that stop a step further, what if your little one was playing outside on his/her front lawn and thought that pile of dog poop was mud and put it in his/her mouth? Would you still be okay with someone else letting their pet “do business” on your property?

Final Thought
Take the time to respect your neighbor today. You just never know when that respect will come back to you ten-fold.

In every womanโ€™s life, pregnancy comes with a great joy and also brings lots of misconceptions, confusions, conflicting theories and what not all! To relieve yourself from all this, you must read different books on pregnancy, refer informative websites on the related topics and feel free to ask questions. The topic of menstruation after pregnancy can also create many questions in your mind. Many of you are eager to know when you would be getting your first period after pregnancy, when you would be able to conceive again, and many more of such questions. This article should help you in guiding you about menstruation after pregnancy.

How Does Menstrual Cycle Works?

First, let us understand the way your menstrual cycle works each month. Menstruation is the term given to the periodic discharge of blood, tissue, fluid, and mucus from the reproductive organs of females. The flow usually lasts from 3-6 days each month and is caused by a sudden reduction in the hormones, estrogen, and progesterone. These hormones govern the menstruation process. Also, remember that these hormones are usually only present in small amounts, but the relationship between the levels of the hormones is critical. When the balance between the two is upset, some menstrual disturbances can occur.

In case of menstruation after pregnancy, it is common to get a delayed period after pregnancy. It is quite different in case of every woman. Some women may get their periods right away, while for others, it may take more time. Roughly, you should wait during breastfeeding and six months after that. Of those women who do not breastfeed, about 75 โ€“ 80% of them resume menstrual cycle after pregnancy by ten weeks. Breastfeeding can delay menstruation and ovulation for around 20 weeks or more however, cases may vary. Every woman is unique with her hormone levels, so it is difficult to say when period after pregnancy will resume.

You must also keep in mind that the first period after pregnancy is going to be heavy and might even be more painful. Do not worry, things will improve later. Resumption of menstruation after pregnancy is also a sign that your body is getting back to normal and it also means that you can conceive. So protect yourself for unwanted pregnancies. One important fact to remember that, ovulation, and menstruation does not exclusively happen together โ€“ you may have your period without ovulation or you may ovulate and then get your first period. The chance that you will ovulate in the first six weeks after childbirth is quite low. When a baby breastfeeds, the sucking sends signals to the pituitary to release prolactin. If you breastfeed frequently enough, so that there are high levels of prolactin, ovulation can be suppressed. Exactly when you start ovulating is hard to estimate. For some women, they may not ovulate until they stop breastfeeding completely.