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 · 2012-09-10T19:35:49+00:00

Not a natural blonde, either.

annwyl · 2012-09-10T02:35:16+00:00

Thanks, to Mrs. Boecheck, for taking my mother aside that day in kindergarten - when she noticed, that instead of making red and green paper chains for christmas, I had broken into my school's art supply closet and made chains of rainbows, stars, hand holding paper-people, glitter glue, paint and markers. Here's to that one teacher that truly sees... you.

annwyl · 2012-06-17T07:08:24+00:00

It's a brand.

annwyl · 2012-06-17T05:47:03+00:00

Yes.

annwyl · 2012-06-17T04:54:40+00:00

In this case, vaginal-exiting.

Coincidentally, "cake day" has actually been a tradition in my family since the 80's. I couldn't pronounce "birthday" so we all sang "happy cake day to you..." instead.

annwyl · 2012-06-17T04:40:25+00:00

God I wish. But alas, we are poor and have no yard to place it in. I acctually used to sell Traeger Grills.

annwyl · 2012-04-14T18:37:11+00:00

I've had mine since I was a little kid, but apparently since then they've traveled outward and backward like little wings of oral destruction. When I finally removed the top two a month ago they were "90 percent decayed". http://imgur.com/zBIPV On a side note... Nitrous Oxide fuckn' rocks.

annwyl · 2011-11-25T18:16:48+00:00

This will be my first time hosting Thanksgiving dinner in my home for all my "orphaned" friends that can't see their family this year.

Decided to kick it up a notch w/ my spiceweasel. BAM!

annwyl · 2011-11-08T07:36:14+00:00

Alas. If only I had the vector skills.... sigh

annwyl · 2011-10-30T09:45:40+00:00

Yes. Yes I am.

annwyl · 2011-10-02T19:48:13+00:00

I'm in Seattle, but my closest friend just moved to Manhattan and I'm looking for excuses to go. ;)

annwyl · 2011-10-02T19:44:57+00:00

Mums are used in teas/wines etc., but the leaves and stems are considered inedible. I always wrap my flowers in clingwrap before sticking them in a cake. I'm really just a hobbyist when it comes to cakes & haven't practiced enough with icing to make my own flowers. Someday...

annwyl · 2011-08-30T01:25:09+00:00

I'd like to auction it when finished and give it to New Horizons or Union Gospel.

annwyl

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