Be nice to me, it's my first time!

That’s right; I have been dodging this bullet for years. I hate needles and I hate inflicting pain on myself. Not sure what’s wrong with me.

So I have tried to give blood three times now and I suppose it’s true what they say, the third times a charm! I successfully gave blood today. Ryan and I did it together, but between you and me, I think Ryan was just making sure that I went through with it this time! The first time I tried to give blood I was a dental assistant and at the time and had pricked myself with an unsterilized needle and the second time I was on antibiotics for an infection. So this time there was nothing to get in my way! I feel good that I helped someone today.

Being my first time they gave me a pretty pin to wear that read, “It’s my first time.” To prevent flushing I had cold towels on my forehead and on my neck. They were very attentive and made me sit and relax a little longer. Ryan joked that they do that for difficult patients not for first timers. But, to save my pride I will continue telling myself that he is wrong! It was all a nice experience except for the fact that I was dispersing my blood. I think I may tell them it is my first time every time!!

Best part; I got to eat cookies and juice!! I think giving blood may be a frequent occurrence!!

Ryan is so brave! What a trooperThis is a horrible picture of me. But, I figured you all would be proud of how much blood I gave!!