Exploring the time just after giving birth, that often goes unmentioned.
Exploring the continuous transient cycle of life.
Hemerocallis fulva: Genus name comes from the Greek words 'hemera' meaning 'day' and 'kallos' meaning 'beauty' as each flower lasts but one day.
Hemerocallis fulva: Genus name comes from the Greek words 'hemera' meaning 'day' and 'kallos' meaning 'beauty' as each flower lasts but one day.
An episiotomy is an incision made in the perineum during childbirth. For years, an episiotomy was thought to help prevent more extensive vaginal tears during childbirth and the procedure was commonly a routine part of childbirth, this is no longer the case.
The genus Hemerocallis, is derived from two Greek words, hemeros, meaning 'day', and kallos, meaning 'beauty', referring the the beautiful flowers that only last one day. The species name, fulva, refers to the colors - deep yellow, orangish, or tawny
As the lily only blooms for a day, there is just a short time to draw it before it dies. Once it dies I need to wait another year for it to bloom (as long as the bulbs survive the winter that is).
A typical episiotomy or second-degree tear involves skin and muscle. These usually require stitches and heal in 2-3 weeks. If you have a more serious tear you may have pain and discomfort for a month or even longer.