Do you donate blood?

[sam96031]

from Princess_Puddles about organ donation was jsut wondering how many of us gave blood? i tried to but was told i couldnt at teh time as i was too anaemic but wish i could

 

[foxymum]

i haven't but would

 

[Urchin]

I do when I'm not pregnant!

 

[Sarah&Braydon]

i would do but im to scared i cant even have blood test with out fainting

 

[1sttimemum]

I hate needles, but came up with the idea of when they are taking blood as routine, why dont they offer to donate blood then, as the needle is already in place, they might aswell!!!

 

[valentine]

I do - 24 pints to date! Had a couple of years out (you can't donate while pregnant or for a year afterwards) but will go back in the summer.

Valentine Xxx

 

[sam96031]

i think its great taht people do, made me really think after i had to have the emergency c section with emma

 

[pilkers]

I'd like to but I can't cos I have a blood disorder which is a bummer cos I'm o neg and that is the blood group that can be given to anyone

 

[Happybunny]

Sadly I don't because of anaemia too. I would really like to though.
OH is a regular donor - he has good blood

 

[NickyB]

I've done a couple in the past, I stopped for a while because they made me feel terrible. I was just about to go and do another when I found out I was pregnant.

 

[Lola's Mummy]

I'd love to but i have a huge fear of needles

 

[mum2A&L]

I'd love to but i have a huge fear of needles

so do i, but i managed to deal with it a load better when pregnant. I keep meaning to donate blood, so i can keep on top of my phobia (if that makes sense).

my nan has donated so much she has books, and glasses and plates etc.

 

[*Star*]

yep i do when im not pregnant.

also, when i know i can dedicated one morning every three weeks, i donate platelets. you get hooked up to a machine and it filters your blood and takes the platelets out and gives you the rest back.

hoping to be able to do it again when i have this baby

 

[puppylove]

I used to give blood until i had a back operation and needed blood myself and after the op i was told i wasnt allowed to anymore.

 

[Lou]

I'd like to but unfortunately my blood is 99% vodka

 

[trixipaws]

i definately would, but i doubt i could as i only weigh 45kgs???

 

[Redshoes]

I do when not pregnant
I started because I had a needle phobia and knew I was going to have children one day so if I couldn't face a needle it might be tricky whilst being pregnant I mostly always faint afterwards and I still dislike needles but the humble feeling you get walking out after donating is priceless and I would recommend it to anyone, the staff there are truly amazing, friendly, beautiful people, oh and you get free juice and chocolate too

 

[muppetmummy]

I've donated twice, before ttc this one. I'll definately start doing it again regularly after I've had the baby

 

[sarafet]

yep i do but haven't since becoming pregnant obv. i really don't like needles but it helped me overcome my fear xxxxxxxxx

 

[Squiglet]

I would... but people with chronic diseases aren't allowed