I went into the blood donation center on base yesterday and inquired about donating platelets. I finally meet all the requirements for blood donation. I was actually planning on having a few of my tattoos touched up but have officially put that idea on the back burner to give blood instead. (If that isn't a sign that I'm getting old, nothing is!)
I highly recommend if you meet the requirements that you try to either give blood or platelets. You can donate blood every 8 weeks, but can legally donate platelets every 72 hours. Information here on frequently asked questions about blood donation. They do a lot of heart surgery at Fort Gordon so platelets are of special importance.
The technician who screened my blood said my platelets were very good but my iron is low. Its no wonder now why I'm feeling the way I do! I've started supplementing so hopefully it should come up by the 1st (my scheduled donation appointment). I should be donating with Eddie. Its a 2 hour procedure but they let you pick out a movie and watch it while you wait. Hopefully I'll have all the kids paperwork in order by then and I'll be able to drop them off at the childcare center.
Eddie drew the short straw and got KP (Kitchen Patrol) today. Right now he's either washing dishes or cleaning off tables. Although he is a 74B (Informations Systems Operator), he said he'll have a degree in trash removal, landscaping and janitorial services before he leaves. Only in the Army do the students have to clean the classrooms, bathroom and manicure the buildings outside after class.
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