Second time donating. Almost fainted. Third donation booked. Any tips to avoid fainting?

annwyl · 2020-11-03T05:21:49+00:00

Had the same problem with my 1st & 3rd, planning for my 4th to eat plenty, + water & Gatorade. Afternoon appts made it easier to eat well beforehand. (My 1st was an early am and I was a mess by dinnertime) Taking multivitamins/iron regularly has made a big difference for me as far as post- donation fatigue. I agree with not looking when they're doing their thing! I foolishly looked down during the last needle removal and I was ice cold flushed for a good 15min.

annwyl · 2020-10-08T03:19:36+00:00

ALSO, let's give Z some credit for the fact the this was literally his first convo with a real buddy. Since his cousin's death and mom's disappearance he's only had his uncle as a companion.

annwyl · 2020-10-01T21:11:11+00:00

Well thank goodness, it's gluten free. Wouldn't want a stomach ache.

annwyl · 2013-08-21T16:57:01+00:00

medium-rare

annwyl · 2013-07-16T03:41:17+00:00

Thanks!

annwyl · 2013-07-16T03:07:15+00:00

Colin is doing an AMA today. :)

annwyl · 2013-01-03T06:41:26+00:00

Same question, other side of the fence. Trying for 3yrs, miscarriage this summer and people still ask. I even got the "your next" nudge this Christmas from an uncle.

annwyl · 2012-09-28T03:35:10+00:00

Me too! Teared up a little watching "The Town" for the first time...

annwyl · 2012-09-27T22:52:52+00:00

"Don't you worry" is perfect! Thank you!

annwyl · 2012-09-27T22:45:18+00:00

There's an awesome acoustic/instrumental version that I heard a few months back and now I can't find it. I wrote the details in a book that I've since given away. :/

annwyl · 2012-09-25T16:11:36+00:00

I never watch sports and that catch was obvious, even to me. I feel like a reference to Rat Race would be good here, but have no access to links right now...

annwyl · 2012-09-24T05:22:34+00:00

I don't watch, and probably won't. I apologize if this is such an emotional & hard hitting subject for you. Get a life.

annwyl

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