Do you know your blood group...

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm not sure what I am but I do know that my RH factor is - . I think that my mom is A and my dad is O.

[Killearn Kitties]

I am A+. I used to donate a couple of times a year, and always felt faint after it. I had to lie there for about 20 minutes afterwards taking up the space. After a few years they politely told me that I might want to think about whether I wanted to come back or not. I think they were always frightened I would leave their premises and collapse in the street. I also don't think they tend to be short of A+.

They did say that my blood came out quite quickly and that could be causing the light-headedness, but I think it was probably it was just my needle phobia.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I am O+, and so is my hubby.
Both kids are B+. I know, it is not possible; but they are both adopted

[Randi]

I'm pretty sure I'm O negative.

[lizbud]

I am O positive. I believe it's a universal donor too, but I can't give blood
as I had hepatitus (infectious) as a child.

I used to pass out cold every time I had blood drawn for tests,but do much
better nowadays. I just don't watch the procedure.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'm O- and a "universal donor", howerver, I'm deathly afraid of needles of any sort. I'm afraid I've never donated blood and I don't know if I'll ever have enough bravery to do so (unless someone I know and love is in trouble and needing blood).

I know I have a child and I'm pregnant with another, but I'm still deathly afraid of needles. I get myself so worked up over any blood work I need to have done that my blood pressure is sky high and I'm very faint feeling every time I have even so much as a finger prick. I know it's silly but most everyone has some kind of fear. I'm not afraid of much, but I'm so scared of needles. I'm even afraid of fish hooks because they can pierce skin like a needle. I can't look at a hypodermic needle on TV or in a book without getting freaked out. I really respect all you folks who can/have donated blood, especially those of you who are just young'ins. Good for you all!