https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:26:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439639 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:25:21 +0000 yin 2439639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I qualify due to a heart condition. The one time I tried to donate my heart rate was 40 bpm. :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439575 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:59:59 +0000 Alivoo01 2439575@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not anytime soon since I'm currently pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439558 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:50:34 +0000 BSB 2439558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CakeLady: oh, yeah, my husband is like that around needles. He's been in the ER or hospital so many times and still gets queasy. Yeah, I don't think that response will ever go away. Thanks for donating. I don't think DH would ever step foot in blood donation place. He doesn't even know his blood type. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439546 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:46:16 +0000 CakeLady 2439546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: i don't think i've done that, but I am also a fainter. I've nearly passed out in doctors offices just talking about medical procedures and my IUD insertion took about 2 hours because I just about fainted... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439539 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:41:06 +0000 BSB 2439539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: @CakeLady: do you drink a ton of water before you donate? I usually have to take an iron supplement and drink about 2-3 gatorades a day or hours before I donate. </p> <p>@PawPrints: I used to give 3-4 times a year. It's been about 2 years since I donated since my Acupunturist suggested I not do it while TTC. </p> <p>@rachiecakes: @Mrs. Pickle: I remember when I finally weighed enough to donate. I'm weird and was a bit excited to finally be heavy enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439196 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:56:21 +0000 CakeLady 2439196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: This is why I don't give blood anymore. I pass out every time, usually before I am done donating. It ends up being a waste of time for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439179 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:24:16 +0000 PawPrints 2439179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to give every 8 weeks like clockwork, and it has now been two entire years since the last time I gave. I had to take a break when I came back from Thailand and they declared ti to be a malaria zone (after I got back) and then after that I was pregnant and the breastfeeding. Still breastfeeding but at 10 mo pp I feel comfortable giving it a shot, so I have an appointment in a couple weeks. I am really hoping I don't have a cold like I did last month when I tried to make an appt, so I can actually give. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439110 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:01:51 +0000 ms.line 2439110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a regular donor, but had to stop when I got pregnant. I'll probably start again when I'm done with my maternity leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439098 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:50:56 +0000 Corduroy 2439098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I've donated 7 or 8 times and passed out every time. My MIL, who ran a blood mobile, said I was more trouble than I'm worth. She asked me to please stop donating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439096 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:48:27 +0000 PurplePeony 2439096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not allowed to because I spent my junior year of college in England. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439094 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:42:11 +0000 DillonLion 2439094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just did a double red blood cell donation a month or so ago, so I don't think I'm eligible yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439089 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:37:39 +0000 Pumuckl 2439089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not allowed either, I am a celiac and autoimmune disease patients aren't allowed to donate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439080 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:26:49 +0000 littlejoy 2439080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I have low iron right now, so I would be denied. I'll start again when I'm done having babies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439059 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:05:44 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2439059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rachiecakes: Yeah - DH travels for work and is out of town every week. And weekends are busy with our activities (tennis matches, seeing friends, seeing the in-laws, etc). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439045 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:58:18 +0000 rachiecakes 2439045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: haha for a long time I was under the 110lbs and couldn't donate - but I haven't been that weight for a long time now.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2439043 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:57:08 +0000 rachiecakes 2439043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: that's my biggest challenge! my husband works nights and weekends, so I have to pick a time where he can stay with J or have a sitter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2438989 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:25:04 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2438989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should, but it is not the easiest thing when you're taking care of a young child (who I would most likely need to bring with me to the appointment). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2438988 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:24:12 +0000 avivoca 2438988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I never have. For a long time I was under the weight requirement and then I've spent a lot of the last few years pregnant, nursing, or training for races. Once I'm done having children, I'd like to start giving blood. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2438984 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:22:02 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2438984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I don't meet the weight requirement. Well I may be a couple pounds over it at the moment, but I wouldn't want to risk messing with my supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2438950 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:02:26 +0000 rachiecakes 2438950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: I wouldn't, you technically can after 6 weeks but it could affect your supply. </p> <p>YES! I give blood all the time. I'm not eligible until after February 12th and will be making an appointment soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2438947 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:59:29 +0000 Foodnerd81 2438947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can you if you are breastfeeding? I won't for a while anyway- too complicated to find the time with two little ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2438943 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:54:05 +0000 psw27 2438943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would love to but I too am chronically anemic + I am usually barred because of travel rules. I thought about trying the other day, but I'm training for a marathon so its hard to find a good day to do it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2438937 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:49:41 +0000 Adira 2438937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope - I can't because of time I spent in Europe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2438936 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:48:22 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2438936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always feel that I should, but I have chronic anemia so they won't take it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-plans-to-give-blood-soon#post-2436239 Wed, 27 Jan 2016 13:45:00 +0000 BSB 2436239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just thinking I should but I realized I have to wait 12 months since I had a blood transfusion after my c-section. </p>