The Skirts

The fact that I have to wear a skirt at all times while in Togo has been an object of fascination for lots of people at work.  This skirt wearing includes when I am in the hospital and operating in the OR.  In the States this would be unheard of.  Our hospital uniforms of scrub shirts and pants are the expected attire and I don't think I have ever heard of anyone wearing anything else while operating. 



This is my typical look when working at the hospital in the States. Yes- I look like a smurf.

 

Because scrub skirts/dresses are not so commonly worn in the US it took a little searching to find someone who makes them.  I finally found some and ordered three to bring with me.  I wasn't sure how they would fit so I ordered three different ones hoping that at least a couple of them would work.  Well, given my short legs I learned years ago that ordering clothes online without trying them on first can be a risky deal.  Sure enough one of my skirts came and I promptly realize that it was going to be much more efficient as a floor mop than a functional piece of clothing.  This was definitely not going to work.  I talked with one of our wonderful L&D nurses and she graciously agreed to help me with this problem.

 

One of our wonderful L&D nurses volunteered to hem this skirt.

 

This is how I ended up modeling my scrub skirt in front of everyone in our L&D report room.  I am not sure that I am ever going to live that one down.