December & Advent

Today I started to decorate for Christmas. It is a suitable day since it is dark and snowy. Molly, the new little cutie, has not enough fur, so she cannot stay outdoors for so long. She needs to have clothes on to stay warm so she will get a coat.

Yesterday I contributed. I donated blood. I have the most common blood type so a lot of people can use my donation. My plasma is enough for three patients I was told. I like to receive the text message that the blood has been used for a patient in need. My Hb is now a little low so I have to have the iron pills.

It might look a bit scary, but I show my donation. This it how it works. Maybe I can inspire more people to donate. You never know if you might need blood yourself one day. Give and take.

To become a blood donor in Sweden

• You must be between 18 and 60 years old.
• You must weigh at least 50 kg.
• You must be healthy.
• You must have a valid Swedish identity document with a Swedish personal identity number.
• Your hemoglobin concentration (Hb) must be at least 125 g/L for women or 135 g/L for men.