Give Life-Gave Life

bay_blnd jmpr07 · 05-16-2007, 01:55 PM

The Red Cross Blood Drive came to my school today. I volunteered. I went at 8:00...finally left at around 9:30 LOL It took forever to get the thing started. They weren't ready at 8:00.

My veins are small so it took awhile to find it. And then I was really slow LOL It took about 20 minutes.

I got my free juice and snacks(tasty!). I was feeling ok. But after awhile I started feeling dizzy and light headed.

I'm still not feeling great. I don't feel like eating much but I'm snacking and drinking. I just feel so horrible right now. But I'm glad I donated.

I'm waiting for my brother to come home and help take care of me. Parents are away so he's living with me until they get home.

Trace · 05-16-2007, 01:59 PM

Good for you - they won;t take my blood - scared of mad cow disease.

I used to give blood all the time - I used to find that drinking some water before I went really helped.

momof5 · 05-16-2007, 02:01 PM

WTG that is awsome.I hope you feel better soon.I have ginen blood a few time in highschool and I used to donate blood plasma.I havent for a while though.I need to go and donate again.

Kissitgoodbye · 05-16-2007, 02:01 PM

I so wish I could donate.. I just cant! Very PROUD of you darling!

HorseBliss · 05-16-2007, 02:02 PM

good for you!

i plan on giving blood next year at school. you have to be at least a certain weight to give, right?

momof5 · 05-16-2007, 02:04 PM

Yea you have to be a cretain weight.

bay_blnd jmpr07 · 05-16-2007, 03:29 PM

In most states you have to be 17 years old and weigh at least 110lbs. Some states allow 16 years old.

The people working it were very nice. One lady over saw everything and checked on everyone every few minutes. I liked being looked over.

I think I over did it today too. I had work with the minis so I went and cleaned stalls and free lunged them all, but I tried to keep it easy and my boss let me take as many breaks as I needed(basically after each stall I went inside, sat down and drank some Powerade). Then I had physical therapy. I was SO tired...I was falling asleep while they had heat on my back...but my exercises are hard and took a bit more outa me...

But I'm glad I donated. But I must admit...I did it because my boyfriend was doing it and he got me thinking about it. Whatever it takes, right? LOL

PaintedPNH · 05-16-2007, 03:34 PM

I don't weigh enough to donate.
I'm kinda happy though...it gives me a good excuse.

JCH · 05-16-2007, 04:30 PM

I donated for years. I was up to 12 gallons when i couldnt donate anymore due to becoming a type 2 diabetic. best advice I can give is drink plenty of fluids orange juice is good. I commend you for donating for whatever reason you choose you have given someone else a chance at life

05-16-2007, 01:55 PM	#1
bay_blnd jmpr07 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N.Granby, Connecticut Posts: 10,769 Images: 407	Give Life-Gave Life The Red Cross Blood Drive came to my school today. I volunteered. I went at 8:00...finally left at around 9:30 LOL It took forever to get the thing started. They weren't ready at 8:00. My veins are small so it took awhile to find it. And then I was really slow LOL It took about 20 minutes. I got my free juice and snacks(tasty!). I was feeling ok. But after awhile I started feeling dizzy and light headed. I'm still not feeling great. I don't feel like eating much but I'm snacking and drinking. I just feel so horrible right now. But I'm glad I donated. I'm waiting for my brother to come home and help take care of me. Parents are away so he's living with me until they get home. __________________ Semper Paratus Fiona's First Class-Oldenburg/Arabian mare Waldemar-Hanoverian gelding Illusive Legacy-Miniature filly

05-16-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
Trace Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT, but from England originally Posts: 1,346 Images: 3 Blog Entries: 3	Good for you - they won;t take my blood - scared of mad cow disease. I used to give blood all the time - I used to find that drinking some water before I went really helped. __________________ The run in shed is done, the paddock is started - Hubby has the ATV - he told me it would help him get the run done earlier!!!!!!

05-16-2007, 02:01 PM	#4
Kissitgoodbye Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,654 Images: 81 Blog Entries: 4	I so wish I could donate.. I just cant! Very PROUD of you darling! __________________ the secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well. Diamond =]

05-16-2007, 02:02 PM	#5
HorseBliss Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IN MY OWN STATE OF MIND Posts: 3,927 Images: 386	good for you! i plan on giving blood next year at school. you have to be at least a certain weight to give, right? __________________ *"Dream it ya fkin dreamers" - Dane Cook* $$Proud Member of the Thoroughbred Club$$ ☼Proud member of the Hunter Jumper Club.☼**

05-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#7
bay_blnd jmpr07 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N.Granby, Connecticut Posts: 10,769 Images: 407	In most states you have to be 17 years old and weigh at least 110lbs. Some states allow 16 years old. The people working it were very nice. One lady over saw everything and checked on everyone every few minutes. I liked being looked over. I think I over did it today too. I had work with the minis so I went and cleaned stalls and free lunged them all, but I tried to keep it easy and my boss let me take as many breaks as I needed(basically after each stall I went inside, sat down and drank some Powerade). Then I had physical therapy. I was SO tired...I was falling asleep while they had heat on my back...but my exercises are hard and took a bit more outa me... But I'm glad I donated. But I must admit...I did it because my boyfriend was doing it and he got me thinking about it. Whatever it takes, right? LOL __________________ Semper Paratus Fiona's First Class-Oldenburg/Arabian mare Waldemar-Hanoverian gelding Illusive Legacy-Miniature filly

05-16-2007, 03:34 PM	#8
PaintedPNH Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,558 Images: 287	I don't weigh enough to donate. I'm kinda happy though...it gives me a good excuse. __________________ Check Us Out At: http://www.pair-a-deiss.webs.com I am 110% PRO SLAUGHTER- and guess what? I still LOVE each and every one of my indentured servants.

05-16-2007, 04:30 PM	#9
JCH Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate ny Posts: 2,101 Images: 126	I donated for years. I was up to 12 gallons when i couldnt donate anymore due to becoming a type 2 diabetic. best advice I can give is drink plenty of fluids orange juice is good. I commend you for donating for whatever reason you choose you have given someone else a chance at life __________________ my eyebrows ain't plucked There's a gun in my truck Oh thank God, I'm still a guy !!!!! HGS members met 16 The west wasn't won with a registered gun

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