Donating blood

[kristalie]

I love donating blood! I haven't been able to because I've been pregnant but I just gave birth so I finally can again! 

Happy belated birthday!

[ladavia89]

I've tried to give blood several times but my iron is always too low.

My veins also roll so I'm a little weary of donating since most people have issues getting even a small amount of blood from me

[Ittai]

  great

[anotherlaujgirl]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I've given 66 pints already. My daughter (who is highly fearful of needles) gave her first pint and then promptly fainted. As we walked into the room 3 months later so she could give her 2nd pint, she fainted in the doorway.....! She is now talking herself into giving number 3.....unfortunately I won't be around to see what happens. 

Aww

I was terrified.

[anotherlaujgirl]

I love donating blood! I haven't been able to because I've been pregnant but I just gave birth so I finally can again! 

Happy belated birthday!

Thank you!

[djohnson43]

I've tried to give blood several times but my iron is always too low.

My veins also roll so I'm a little weary of donating since most people have issues getting even a small amount of blood from me

there is things you can eat to increase your iron level and as for the rolling veins my roll horribly too but my doctor has told me if you dirnk plenty of water before hand they don't roll as bad. but even so i do warn the person who is drawing my blood. there is some places that have techs that speciallize in hard sticks, just ask.

[kaitsilva]

I wish I wasn't such a wimp so I could give blood. My fiance does it regularly. When I have blood drawn for medical purposes, I'm the person they have to strap into the chair because I might faint (I have before) so I really would not be able to manage a pint *shiver*

[tashamjoy]

Ive tried but everytime have been denied for various reasons out of country within a year, headache, blood condition maybe not meant to be i am supposed to help out in another way im dont know

[mehavenomemory]

Wish I could, but on way too many pain meds.. Congrats on your 1st time.. It's gotta be a fantastic feeling knowing you are going to help some one else..

[wildequusheart]

That's awesome. Most of the time when I want to donate for a blood drive I'm ineligible (piercings, etc.) or I don't have enough time (I don't think it's considered safe to donate then drive to work just 10 minutes later). Maybe I should start looking around for where I can donate when I schedule it instead of trying to hit a blood drive. Hmmm . . . .

[black1304]

I gave blood once.  I have rolling veins, so it was hard to get the needle in.  I would like to donate more often, but I didn't like the pain and feeling queasy afterward.  I have also thought about selling plasma... but I'm afraid I will have the same results... Anyone have any suggestions to make it less stressful?

[DeliriousKris]

I've given blood twice.
The first time was smooth and easy, the second time I clotted and it sucked!

[lackeyk]

That was a blessing 

[anotherlaujgirl]

That was a blessing 

Thank You xD

[cathy37]

I have never given blood.  Needles are not my friend.  I have helped the Red Cross as a volunteer.