the other 2 times i've done this i've had no issues, besides the fact that my blood pumps really fast. so every time they stick the needle in, i squirt the nurse/my arm/the stress ball with blood. yeah it's pretty gross. buuuut other then that i've never been dizzy, never felt sick, never bruised, never had anything go wrong.
until today.
she went to put the needle in and something just hit wrong. blood was coming out, but reaaaaaally slow. so she had to move the needle around in my arm.
OW
that freaking hurt. like, really hurt. i could feel a needle moving in my freaking arm. (not to scare anyone away, but it's not a little needle, MOST of the time it doesn't hurt. pinkie swear)
so she got it in the right place and i was pumping my blood out. yaaaaay
well then she pulled out the needle, and i squirted. again. (curse my fast heart!)
so i got all wrapped up and felt fine. really, this doesn't turn me off AT ALL from giving blood again. i also found out i might be able to donate platelets. which you can give every 2 weeks instead of 2 months. so i'll have to look more into that.
now, my mom and i decided to stop by the mall real quick after. so i got my red bandage on my arm and my little sticker that says "be nice to me, i donated blood today" and we walk in. you know those little cell phone stand things in the mall? well one of the guys in one like waves at me and goes "oh did you give blood today?" i really wanted to just say no and walk away. just to see what happened. buuut he was actually being really nice haha, so then he asked where i gave and my mom told him that there was a Red Cross center right across the street. then he goes "well i would give, but i'm really scared of needles" i was kinda wondering why he would ask me where it was if he didn't intend to give at all... but oh well. so i told him that it really just felt more like a pinch (it really does, it doesn't hurt) but i don't think i convinced him. but hey, i have a new friend now! he waved at me when i left! haha
so if you haven't ever given blood, and you can, why aren't you? are you scared it's going to hurt? it won't. (well, most of the time...) are you scared of passing out? there's tons of nurses around! it's the best place to pass out at! plus, you get free juice and snacks! what could be better? AND you get a sticker! its a great deal! they even tell you your blood pressure, iron levels, blood type and your pulse. it's like a mini check up!
so get out there and give your blood!
random fact
i ALWAYS, always have nail polish on my toes. the only time they are naked, is when i'm changing colors.
see ya!
emilie
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