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A little light reading waiting to #giveblood. The wait here is longer than at the polls, which is not a bad thing. ❤ . #every56days #benicetomeigavebloodtoday #onegative #compatiblewitheveryone #ivotedtoo https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp21_2pD7Yq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16dbilxm2bl1r

foreshadowing

You would think, having had endometriosis for 10 years and undergone four operations, as well as a million tests for anaemia over the years that I would be use to needles right? Wrong! I cry whenever I have blood taken, a cannula fitted for an anaesthetic and don't even get me started on the steroid injections I had whilst pregnant. So, why the bloody hell did I give blood today? Why put myself through such stress and anxiety? God, it was awful! I found it so stressful! Sitting there waiting and watching people lined up in chairs with bags attached to them! I was shaking at one point. I cried when the nurse put the needle in my arm and explained my fear to her. She asked me how come I came if I was so scared. I told her that I knew my blood type was O- and my son has been through so much in his short life that giving blood was the only way I could say thank you to the NHS for all they've done for him (plus I just want to help in anyway I can). I'm not sure if she thought I was mad or not but she kept checking on me and telling me how well I was doing. I felt so stupid! Anyway I did it, I gave blood! I was told to have a big dinner so we've come to the pub and I'm having a dessert! Happy Weekend.

My bi-monthly scheme to get free Cheez-Its. . #giveblood #benicetomeigavebloodtoday #americanredcross #onegative #compatiblewitheveryone

Goy is my spirit animal

Albert Dorne