tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post5966011115088613013..comments2023-12-19T12:06:51.676+00:00Comments on Agenthood and Submissionville: Blood, Blood, glorious BloodJackie Buxtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-65537355667292510232014-12-22T10:16:07.155+00:002014-12-22T10:16:07.155+00:00Hi Helen, thanks so much for reading and commentin...Hi Helen, thanks so much for reading and commenting. That all sounds very scary but yes, how grateful are we to those who do give blood!Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-81815098409700651992014-12-02T14:35:17.147+00:002014-12-02T14:35:17.147+00:00I just saw this on Twitter, tweeted by NHS blood. ...I just saw this on Twitter, tweeted by NHS blood. Great post. I too needed 5 pints earlier this year after I started spurting blood everywhere following what was otherwise a normal c-section.<br /><br />I'd never given blood but always meant to. And now I can't pay it back.<br /><br />I'm very grateful to those who do - thank you. Helenhttp://www.helsbels.org.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-73971539665939609012014-02-17T07:28:41.868+00:002014-02-17T07:28:41.868+00:00I just read this blog...I'm running behind. I...I just read this blog...I'm running behind. I'm not allowed to give blood here because I lived in UK and there is a fear of Mad Cow here. My daughter studied Med Lab and specialized in blood, she said the fear is legit. But, I will see if I can give next time back in the UK..till then I will be thankful for those who give. You are amazing!beegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027404700856115920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-4331924973730794342014-02-13T13:00:05.542+00:002014-02-13T13:00:05.542+00:00I've been absolutely overwhelmed here, on Face...I've been absolutely overwhelmed here, on Facebook, Twitter, by text and just in conversation by the amount of people who have either gone to give blood for the first time or have been motivated to go back. I'm so chuffed! Thanks everyone for your enthusiasm and please feel free to continue to spread the word :) At most centres, you can book an appointment or drop in and, I presume this is typical, you'll have a choice of a couple of hours in the afternoon and around three in the evening. To find your local centre, click on http://www.blood.co.uk/index.aspx and you'll see the 'find a venue' button. Happy giving!Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-26723124794165792392014-02-04T15:23:23.078+00:002014-02-04T15:23:23.078+00:00Thanks Katherine! I love the positive thinking re ...Thanks Katherine! I love the positive thinking re the 12 people :) I think you should sit at home and eat cakes while your other half is out giving blood and then you'll be able to go together next time ;)Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-51753269051609998532014-02-04T15:18:50.254+00:002014-02-04T15:18:50.254+00:00Thank you TU, I'm fine, just taking it one ste...Thank you TU, I'm fine, just taking it one step at a time and doing what very clever people tell me to do! I can't tell you how happy I'd be if this post gave you the nudge to go back to giving blood...and love the way you blagged your way in at 17 - for most people it was club :). You'll get your reward in heaven! I've just been over to your blog - I love the layout and that plotting and pantsing blog made me smile!Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-91180339845588434772014-02-04T15:11:32.513+00:002014-02-04T15:11:32.513+00:00He he! That's one way of putting it ;)He he! That's one way of putting it ;)Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-76230420566237722602014-02-03T14:35:03.169+00:002014-02-03T14:35:03.169+00:00there are just so many possible responses to that ...there are just so many possible responses to that I don't know where to start!! So I'll just remind you that your extremely rare blood type (< 2% of the population) means that you gave pints of liquid gold :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-40546780416268302322014-02-03T09:48:25.863+00:002014-02-03T09:48:25.863+00:00I wish I could...Apparently, weighing in at just 7...I wish I could...Apparently, weighing in at just 7 and 3/4 stone (around 48kgs for those who do metric!) means I don't weigh enough to donate! Minimum is 8 stone, unless it's changed. I send the other half instead...and have signed up to the organ donor register.<br />Wishing you all the best for your recovery...and remember, 12 people is still a potential 12 lives saved; that's a HUGE accomplishment in my eyes. xKatherine Hetzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558829833528787055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-53636877891722002102014-02-03T08:10:52.405+00:002014-02-03T08:10:52.405+00:00Great post, I hope you're OK. Following suit f...Great post, I hope you're OK. Following suit from my parents, I gave blood, on and off, for many years -- blagged my way in at 17 (lied about my age because my mates were doing it!) and it was fine, but then I had babies and breastfeeding and I've not got back into it. This is a great reminder. Sending best wishes for your recovery. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-34831037211031927482014-02-01T23:14:28.009+00:002014-02-01T23:14:28.009+00:00It's so funny that you should say that about y...It's so funny that you should say that about your dodgy British blood - I had a similar comment on FB where a Brit had tried in Italy (to where she's emigrated) and was turned back in case her blood was affected with CJD. We are clearly all mad cows- must be all our green grass :)Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-8712550805405850042014-01-31T19:55:56.205+00:002014-01-31T19:55:56.205+00:00Great thinking! And thanks for the link, too :) Great thinking! And thanks for the link, too :) Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-44511517306890384472014-01-31T19:55:14.014+00:002014-01-31T19:55:14.014+00:00Cathy, you have made my day :) Cathy, you have made my day :) Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-28579335457960558112014-01-31T19:54:47.503+00:002014-01-31T19:54:47.503+00:00Thanks for your lovely comment, Sue. I've had ...Thanks for your lovely comment, Sue. I've had lots of comments over on FB and Twitter from people who also can't donate - guess it's even more important that those who can, do ;) Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-5178796373151179782014-01-31T19:53:19.988+00:002014-01-31T19:53:19.988+00:00Brilliant :) Thank you!Brilliant :) Thank you!Jackie Buxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186723392553752533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-83624772270529994042014-01-31T18:20:10.016+00:002014-01-31T18:20:10.016+00:00that's truly inspiring Jax, if the US would ac...that's truly inspiring Jax, if the US would accept my British blood I'd have that needle in my arm now. K xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-29436896616247613802014-01-31T14:33:02.551+00:002014-01-31T14:33:02.551+00:00As above, inspiring as ever. Unfortunately I can&...As above, inspiring as ever. Unfortunately I can't give blood either but have just discovered that I can go on the donor organ register as there is no age limit to this so am filling in the form today. At least that is something I can do. www.organdonation.nhs.Here is the site in case anyone else is similarly inspired!<br /> Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00367552544840531726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-69683967968772825752014-01-30T05:48:45.382+00:002014-01-30T05:48:45.382+00:00Right that's it Jackie Buxton, I'm doing i...Right that's it Jackie Buxton, I'm doing it! I tried to register a couple of years ago and when I arrived for my appointment the clinic was running so behind that I had to leave to fetch the girls from school and somehow I never made it back.<br />This is going on my To-Do list today<br />You are, as ever, an inspiration<br />Cathy Bramley xxxCathy Bramleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410648569643770288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-65742306074286475902014-01-29T21:50:15.434+00:002014-01-29T21:50:15.434+00:00Another inspiring and upbeat post Jackie, in spite...Another inspiring and upbeat post Jackie, in spite of what must have been a bit of a scary episode - to say the least. I discovered that I'm not allowed to register either when I followed up on the toddler who needs a donor and was in the news a few days ago . But at least you have donated for 20 years and 12 people is 12 people who might not have been helped without you! xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233719410107288850.post-84629431449176965902014-01-29T15:42:19.492+00:002014-01-29T15:42:19.492+00:00Will do Jax as soon as i can! xxxxxxWill do Jax as soon as i can! xxxxxxAntoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273689296994421344noreply@blogger.com