Coffee, one of several fluids that I’ve already ingested this morning to prepare for today’s blood donation. If all goes well, this will be the 95th unit of blood I’ve donated. Because I’m negative for human cytomegalovirus, I qualify as a “hero for babies” and my blood can be used for newborns and infants. Giving blood was a lot easier when I was younger. Now it’s a project preparing ahead of time and recovering afterwards. Please donate blood if you can: we literally need fresh blood!
Thank you so much. The last time I gave blood was for the victims of Columbine. Since then, my doc says I’m near/am anemic & should not donate.
@LnzyHou I really hope that more young people are entering the blood donation pool. A friend of mine - ten years younger - is a very dedicated donor but like me, she has been told by her doctor to cut back in donations for the sake of her health.
I would give more too, but damn if that Mikster takes enough out of me each day.
I need to check myself for anemia.
Sorry, banal humor