Do you make appointments? If not, I'd make one anyway, and request someone experienced with "small veins" even if you don't think you have them.
And yes, be VERY hydrated.
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By the way, my husband is transfusion dependent. He'd be dead 20 times over without blood donors so I thank you from the bottom of my heart for trying.