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Never Eat McDonald’s Breakfast Before Donating Plasma
It could be the last time you donate
It looks like this past Thursday marks the end of an era. After a year of donating, I got the call saying I can’t donate at BioLife anymore. Weeks before my vacation, I’m getting cut off from a pretty decent cash flow.
It sucks, but looking back, I shouldn’t have overreacted the way I did. I should’ve tried something different first before calling. Confused? Here’s the story.
It Started On A Regular Thursday Morning
My current job starts in the afternoons unless we’re doing something big for our kids. This morning was no different from any other Thursday morning. My boyfriend got up and made sure his kids were off to school, then woke me up so we could get ready.
Lately, scheduling appointments has been hard. You can’t schedule one day in advance but weeks in advance. I get it. Every business has been short-handed lately. It gives me time to plan my week.
Every morning, on donation day, we’re in such a hurry we don’t eat at home. We usually grab a quick McDonald’s breakfast.
My favorite is a sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddle. They’re so good! I got a hashbrown and some water for hydration. Yes, I know; I’m one step…
