Hi, I just decided to join this group as I am in the approval process of being a non-directed donor. I've used forums for other things (such as my favorite, planning Disney trips) and have found them useful sources and great support systems. I've read some of the posts here and you all seem like such a nice group and I'm looking forward to taking my journey with all of you. I am at this time not telling any of my family or friends (outside of my husband and my cousin who just recently did the same and is the one who inspired me to do this) so having a place that I can go to and share my feelings, concerns, joys, etc as I go down this road means a lot to me.
I have just passed the initial "application" phase (although I was a little worried as there was some initial concern with my family having a blood clotting disorder) and will hopefully have the lab testing portion completed next week. My weight is a bit on the high side so I have been dieting and exercising up to 3 hours a day since I put in my application just over a week ago and am down 5 pounds so hopefully, I will be fit and ready for this when the time comes.
Thanks for offering a place where I could come and talk with others who understand this process and this decision.