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Todays post was meant to be a very different post indeed. But I guess, sometimes, or maybe alot of the time, things really dont go the way you had hoped or planned, and you have to just go with it. Todays original post was going to be about me doing something for someone else. An act of kindness that might make me nervous, a bit sick and take me completely out of my comfort zone, but at the same time would make a difference to someone, somewhere. I decided I was going to donate blood.
And heres the thing. Once this idea had popped into my head last week, after finding my local donation session and time, it was all I could think about. I was so so nervous! And it was still a week away! The night I had decided what I was going to do, I couldnt sleep! I told myself to get a grip, and I tried to concentrate on that end feeling of satisfaction (and maybe relief), when I had actually given blood. And did you know that donating blood can save up to three lives? Wow. What better Christmas present to give.
This morning, I felt sick. You know that nervous feeling? Butterflies in the stomach? That was me times 10. They tell you to make sure you are hydrated before the donation, so I drank a gallon of juice at lunch. I had even given up a chocolate baileys the night before so my blood would be in tip-top condition!! It took me ages to get ready too. I wanted something that was warm, but was also cool in case I got faint. It also had to have easy access to my veins. You could say maybe white wasnt the best colour, but I had every faith in the nurses that the blood would be kept to where it was supposed to be! I opted for a mistletoe jumper (may as well look festive!)
and a very comfortable cotton bunny t-shirt underneath. I am willing to bet no-one else has an outfit of the day for a blood donation!!!
Me and my husband argued as we parked the car (so far so good), as he was adamant he could park outside the venue, when in actual fact you couldnt (like Id already told him). After re-parking the car, we entered the donation centre. Eeek! This was it. Or not. At the desk the nurse informed me they were too busy to take my blood as the session was already full. I think I looked liked I was going to cry (which is probably a bit odd when someone tells you you cant give blood). But you know when you psyche yourself up for something so much, then all your thoughts and plans go right out the window. I envied the people having their blood taken!!! My husband stopped me from pulling someone off the donation couch and we quickly exited (OK, not quite, but I am not over-exaggerating my disappointment!). Even Baba was disappointed as after a whole 10 minutes of conversation about what mummy was doing, she only remembered the bit about biscuits, and she couldnt wait to donate!
And I guess, I could take that as a sign that its not meant to be. That maybe I should forget donation. I mean, its easy enough to do. I havent done it for the last 32 years, so what difference will another few years make. But I guess thats the thing isnt it? Thats why the blood service needs blood. Because people are too busy, too nervous, too scared to do it. But with you, blog readers as my witnesses, I am going to go again and make my donation in January. This time, I will make an appointment so I cant be turned away. I will share with you my nervousness, my fears, and I will tell you what it is exactly like, in the hope, that maybe if just one other person reads this and goes and donates too, then that will just be unbelievable.
And that concludes todays blog. My lovely husband took me and Baba out for a brownie hot chocolate and babycino to cheer me up (after I had ran to the toilet - wish I hadnt drank quite so much juice!!). And as soon as I got home I put on my comfy festive pjs. (Dont pretend you dont love them!!). :-)
I am now off to have that chocolate baileys that I skipped on last night. But I would love to know your thoughts on blood donation. Have you ever donated? Would you do it? Could I inspire you with my story? Comments below please, and part two of this story to come in January 2015!
Thank you for reading and see you tomorrow for Blogmas day 18!
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