Thursday, March 10, 2011

The wonders of blood

My superstar is down to 26% oxygen while lying on his back. Huge step forward. This past weekend, he was getting 48% oxygen or higher and on his belly. The nurse this morning said when he is on his belly, she doesn't even need to use any oxygen support for him. He clearly can't be on his belly 24/7. His reflux meds and daily diuretics have begun to do their job, but he is doing so incredibly well after his blood transfusion.

Please, give the gift that keeps on giving. Donate your blood. Not only do the smallest humans benefit so greatly from your gift, so do thousands of other hospital patients. My mother also received blood via transfusion in 2007. Had she not received the transfusion, she would not be here today.

Visit your local blood bank, or visit here: The RI Blood Center. The prick of the needle is quick, but its benefits will last someone else's lifetime.

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