Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Reject and mad cows...

Wanting to practise what I preach, yesterday I again tried to give blood - and was rejected!  The third time in 18 months.  "borderline anaemic" in that I am not clinically anaemic but my blood is not good enough to give.  I tried the pleading approach - but was sent home and will be recalled in 3-6 months.  So the walk of shame out of the donor session......

On reporting my miserable failure to Ella on return to the house - she said "never mind Mum, you are not the only one, Ian and Gaynor (Our friends who live in USA) can't give blood either - because they have got mad cow disease.   Whoops, sorry,  I mean they have previously lived in a country with an outbreak of mad cow disease... the UK!

I love it when you let me know that you have given blood - I have lost track.  Most recently, CJ, Emma, Karen, Marion, Sonia, Jack and the list goes on - please please just keep it coming:)



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  1. Anonymous14 March 2012 at 09:25

    Hi Jo,
    I've been reading your blog for a few weeks now and I just wanted to say how amazing I think you are, being so strong for your 2 girls. I can't imagine how you're all feeling but I believe if you all stick together then your journey will be that bit easier!
    I can't give blood due to medication I'm on, but I would if I could, and I'm telling as many people as I can!
    Jenna (ex SACO) xox

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    1. Jo14 March 2012 at 22:14

      Hi Jenna - how lovely to hear from you and all your kind thoughts and wishes. They all help and make such a difference. I hope all is well with you.
      Please keep telling lots of people to give blood :)
      X

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  2. Anonymous14 March 2012 at 09:26

    I too was classed as a mad cow - no sniggering - when living in Canada and trying to give blood.

    Luckily Bristol is more forgiving:-)

    Marion

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    1. Jo14 March 2012 at 22:14

      I am sure I could often be classed as mad cow !

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  3. Anonymous14 March 2012 at 13:06

    Jo
    I too would give, if I could, but due to the medication I am still on, I can't! Read the blog everyday and to see how positive you all are is inspiring.
    Jane (you know who to JT!)
    x

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    1. Jo14 March 2012 at 22:18

      Jane who??
      WOW - re inspiring, but its all of you that inspire us to keep going:)
      x

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  4. Anonymous14 March 2012 at 16:27

    Jo,
    Will be giving blood next week :) do you still get Orange juice and a biscuit afterwards?? Keep up the crusade Jo, you're doing an absolutely admirable job!!
    See you again soon I hope.
    Smerry
    Xxx

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    1. Jo14 March 2012 at 22:16

      Go SMerry - I think you do, but I never make it that far!!!!! I get the pint of water before you start which means stopping for a pee before you go home!!!
      Good luck when you give next week
      How is that gorgeous baby - bring her into work again soon and make sure I am there :)
      x

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  5. Gaynor James14 March 2012 at 17:00

    Hahahahaha - love the post! We are hoping we can give blood in the UK when we finally get over to visit you guys! Tons of love all the way from PA. GAJ & E xxxxx

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    1. Jo14 March 2012 at 22:19

      Sorry GAJ and E- laughing at your expense - but as you can see the great news is that its provoked lots of comments and put it back on everyones agenda :)
      X

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  6. Anonymous14 March 2012 at 18:34

    I will give again as soon as I can - near the end of this month I think! :) xxx Georgina

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  7. Jo14 March 2012 at 22:21

    Hey gorgeous George - you are a true star, not only giving blood but making such a difference last week. Both my girls loved having you round and to hear you all laughing is magical. Cant wait to see you again at Easter.
    X

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  8. Anonymous19 March 2012 at 15:15

    Hi Jo
    Siggi told me about your blog today so I hope you don't mind me joining in?! I to had the experience with giving blood twice I have been rejected now once because they were not enough weeks after returning from New york last year and then again because my blood count was low! I do try to eat in the morning before work however normally don't stop for lunch and as I went for a lunch time appointment my blood count was not good enough and did not sink quickly when they did the test!! I also walk back to the office in shame!! Much love Jayne S xx

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  9. Anonymous19 March 2012 at 15:21

    PS However I have given and due again soon now going to Collage Green instead of the TA centre. Mum did it for over 25 years and I have all the little badges then send to you when you reach special mile stones!!! xx

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  10. Jo19 March 2012 at 21:05

    Hi Jayne - go right ahead and join in, I believe the more people that take part and join in the more chance Ella and Sophie have of getting better "safety in numbers" approach
    Good luck when you try next time :)

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