So, since I do not have enough hair (or money for that matter) I am back to donating blood. They are having a blood drive here today, and I am set up for 1:30. But I'm worried. Here's why.
three years ago, I donated blood six times in one year. I religiously signed up every 56 days (or whatever that time limit is) and donated everytime it was at work. Two months after my second donation, I was diagnosed with mono. Except I was already over it, meaning that I had it when I donated blood. Not good. The year rolled over with no other mishaps, and then the next two times I tried to donate, I had low iron. Six times in a row and then rejected twice! Ack!
Lets hope my good night's sleep and crappy breakfast bar helps.
Go me!
Just got done. My iron count was great and they always let me know how much they appreciated having such nice veins to draw from! I even got a bow on my bandage!
2 comments:
YAY YOU!! I need to start donating again, too. The last time I went to donate, my temp was above acceptable by .1 degree. Well, they thought it was because I was about to "start" and rescheduled me for 2 weeks later. That's how I ended up finding out I was pregnant with Jenna. :)
Go you!
Glad one of us has the guts to give some blood!
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