MizMyColi:


This choice remains largely yours to make.
An SS woman who has a child that is approaching 20 and another child just left my office.

I understand your fears and I do not judge you at all.

I don't know much about SS people but I know that it gets easier after a certain age.

OP, if I were in your shoes I will marry her. I'd do a little more research on how to handle her crises, become resolute and marry her.
I will not marry her out of pity, no.
I will not marry her out of desperation, no.

The Emboldened and Reddened Answers Your Question.

There are no immediate risks, your children won't have to suffer because of the choice you made.

People have towed the same path, while it is not all that have been success stories, there are actually success stories. What is wrong in believing and actually hoping for the best. When it is plausible, let us try to always practice selfless love. Its gains are eternal.

I don't believe in coincidences, everything happens as a small part in the grand scheme of things.
If you've met a dozen women in your lifetime and this is the one person you are pretty much positive about, while it remains largely unconventional, I would that you sit yourself down, take sometime off and meditate.
Call up the life giving spirit within you, the one that gives you understanding, the one that has led you to this stage of your life. Pray how you know best to. ["If she is mine, let every fear be dispelled and let resources manifest; if she isn't - cause us to separate peacefully and connect us with our partners, people who'll bring us peace of mind and happiness"]

I will not spoon feed you, even though I personally do not see a biggie, save for some unfounded fact that she might die tomorrow (besides, everybody dies; Aunt Shey is an SS in her late forties and is alive, has two kids, runs a fashion shop, drives a car......Sister Amy (28) on the other hand is very healthy, was very healthy actually, she died 2nd january this year. These two persons are/were close to me in varying ways.

Wisdom and understanding remains largely profitable to guide your path OP.


For someone or something whom you are sure is worth it, it becomes a risk in itself not to take the risk of being with that person for as long as it takes.
Peace

Rolly83:


@poster,do you reside in Portharcourt?Just asking no offence.....

photographer:

britiko:
OP, if you decide to go ahead with the lady
please, do not hestitate to register her with a good gynecologist immediately she gets pregnant.
A renowned one in Lagos is DR Abosede Afolabi of PAELON MEMORIAL CLINIC.
Shes a specialized gynecologist for siclke cell patients, she was trained abroad.
(she was on CNN africa some time ago.)

And if you are boxed up , when its time for delivery , your wife could go to Grady Health systems in Atlanta Georgia
they are affiliated with Emory Hospital. They have a sickle cell clinic there and her pregnancy will be well managed.With God, prayers and taking care of herself judiciously she will overcome.

pickabeau1:


AA n SS have no issues
However the only risk area is during labor but ifthis is managed (good hospitals or even abroad)
I see no issue


MizMyColi

Blainz:



The OP and the MOD that moved this to FP are sick.

If AA cannot marry SS then which genotype can? SMH

AA and SS are perfect match! They can never give birth to SS! I repeat they CAN NEVER give birth to SS

Mumu post

ochiosa:
It's risky but if you have the money you can take her for bone marrow operation .......... financial involvement is between 8-10 million.

Numerouuuno:

You probably haven't met some, our family doctor is above 50 and SS. what do you say to that?

lanxebony:
Science wise u already knw ur offspring will b AS. Dnt marry her outta pity or despiratn just do if u love her.
Many ss luks more healthy dan some aa. They have more dan enof iron in their blood dan any oda bloodgroup.
SS is nt a dx bt just a disorder of d blood. It cant b treated bt it can b manage. She might nt have crisis 4 long and wat she will always need is ur support and trust.
To help her u need to understand wat trigger her crisis and help reduce it to d minimal.
U are talking of her being ss wat about her genotype. U didnt think ur rhesus might complicate issue.

hamilton62:

Sincerely, this is a matured mind and wisdom radiant... I love this...
Thanks for hitting me with an impulse and God bless!

Smartestelvis:
dere is a reason why science detest SS ppl,if we continue 2 ignore d hazards,den dere comes a generation with 99% ss......so its a big no 4 me dats y i get my chicks tested b4 our relationship even heat up

ebenezer4o2:
This is an interesting,enlightening,educative and ofcourse,a continuity extended thread.

My alternatives for the OP are:
1.U can go and marry her but no kids should be expected from her.
2.Adoption is ur only hope or;
3.Getting another supporting striker(wife) 2 do the bearing of kids(she shouldn't be a ss in this case).

In the same vein,am in same shoe with the OP,my suggestions above are my conclusion,how do u guys see it?

SAVEDBABA:
daddy y r u lieing like dis naw!!!!!!

Smartestelvis:
zip it u..any ss with enof iron in deir blood is nt an ss...by d look on deir faces alone irritates,dey r always smaller n dey never grow matured n deir weakness is way too disgustin....**spit* i would rada have none dan have my child hate me coz i made a weak choice so i dont hurt someones mere feelins

lanxebony:

Smart why is it dat ss dnt take blood tonic dat has iron. Wen u knw less abt a disease conditn dnt talk much ön it. U cant knw a healthy ss by there look. How many have u met. Ss is nt a disease move out of ur ill mentality

Smartestelvis:
u really believe dat?? dey cant give birth 2 an SS...even some AS n AA do give birth 2 an SS.....dont ask me why?? even normal ppl do have a mad offspring due 2 mutation n close genetical repeatation coz dat lady's family mite sa wel be filled wit SS....

NLSince:
Hey Guys,

I'm in a fix right now. I created this account to seek advice about my current situation. I have seen some very good and some not-so-good advice being dished out here. I really hope I get more of the former.

So there's this lady who I'm interested in dating. infact, I was about to ask her out yesterday when one thing led to another and she told me she was SS.

Here's a little background to this:
1. I consider myself a good guy. I'm not a player and I can't date you if I don't see us heading to the aisle. I have been in relationships before which have ended but I don't date with the intention of ending it.
2. Because of Number 1, I don't just ask out anyone. I start by being friends and then if I see a future, I'll then take it forward else we mutually friendzone ourselves. I'm different, Bite me.
3. This Lady ticks most of the boxes I think is important. And I actually believe(d) that this would be my Last Bus stop. However, I don't want to get a wife who'll leave me soon.
4. I'm AA

I'll be grateful if you guys help me with answers to this:
a) Should I go on with this? or should I free her? or go against everything I believe in and break off the relationship once her next crises comes. (OMG, that's brutal. I'm cringing just writing that)
b) I know if we have kids, they'll be AS. What chances of survival does she have? at least to get up until 70. She's 25 right now.

Searching for a wife is hard. I really don't want to lose a good one (If I don't have to) and start searching again.

cc: MizmyColi, Kachisbarbie, Xiadnat, PickaBeau1, MatthewBriggs

lanxebony:


Dis smart wc skul u go gan nah. 4 Mutation dats rare and its 1:10000 so dnt think aa and as can lead to ss coz mutation rarely occur. Think straight man

lanxebony:

Smart why is it dat ss dnt take blood tonic dat has iron. Wen u knw less abt a disease conditn dnt talk much ön it. U cant knw a healthy ss by there look. How many have u met. Ss is nt a disease move out of ur ill mentality

Namzy:

You've said it all albeit without rudeness. Thats why some people tend not to be rational. Well I apologize to any sicklers reading and understand your struggle cos ve seen it and sometimes its not pretty. Its a challenge.

NLSince:
Hey Guys,

I'm in a fix right now. I created this account to seek advice about my current situation. I have seen some very good and some not-so-good advice being dished out here. I really hope I get more of the former.

So there's this lady who I'm interested in dating. infact, I was about to ask her out yesterday when one thing led to another and she told me she was SS.

Here's a little background to this:
1. I consider myself a good guy. I'm not a player and I can't date you if I don't see us heading to the aisle. I have been in relationships before which have ended but I don't date with the intention of ending it.
2. Because of Number 1, I don't just ask out anyone. I start by being friends and then if I see a future, I'll then take it forward else we mutually friendzone ourselves. I'm different, Bite me.
3. This Lady ticks most of the boxes I think is important. And I actually believe(d) that this would be my Last Bus stop. However, I don't want to get a wife who'll leave me soon.
4. I'm AA

I'll be grateful if you guys help me with answers to this:
a) Should I go on with this? or should I free her? or go against everything I believe in and break off the relationship once her next crises comes. (OMG, that's brutal. I'm cringing just writing that)
b) I know if we have kids, they'll be AS. What chances of survival does she have? at least to get up until 70. She's 25 right now.

Searching for a wife is hard. I really don't want to lose a good one (If I don't have to) and start searching again.

cc: MizmyColi, Kachisbarbie, Xiadnat, PickaBeau1, MatthewBriggs

NLSince:
Hey Guys,

I'm in a fix right now. I created this account to seek advice about my current situation. I have seen some very good and some not-so-good advice being dished out here. I really hope I get more of the former.

So there's this lady who I'm interested in dating. infact, I was about to ask her out yesterday when one thing led to another and she told me she was SS.

Here's a little background to this:
1. I consider myself a good guy. I'm not a player and I can't date you if I don't see us heading to the aisle. I have been in relationships before which have ended but I don't date with the intention of ending it.
2. Because of Number 1, I don't just ask out anyone. I start by being friends and then if I see a future, I'll then take it forward else we mutually friendzone ourselves. I'm different, Bite me.
3. This Lady ticks most of the boxes I think is important. And I actually believe(d) that this would be my Last Bus stop. However, I don't want to get a wife who'll leave me soon.
4. I'm AA

I'll be grateful if you guys help me with answers to this:
a) Should I go on with this? or should I free her? or go against everything I believe in and break off the relationship once her next crises comes. (OMG, that's brutal. I'm cringing just writing that)
b) I know if we have kids, they'll be AS. What chances of survival does she have? at least to get up until 70. She's 25 right now.

Searching for a wife is hard. I really don't want to lose a good one (If I don't have to) and start searching again.

cc: MizmyColi, Kachisbarbie, Xiadnat, PickaBeau1, MatthewBriggs

MizMyColi:


This choice remains largely yours to make.
An SS woman who has a child that is approaching 20 and another child just left my office.

I understand your fears and I do not judge you at all.

I don't know much about SS people but I know that it gets easier after a certain age.

OP, if I were in your shoes I will marry her. I'd do a little more research on how to handle her crises, become resolute and marry her.
I will not marry her out of pity, no.
I will not marry her out of desperation, no.

The Emboldened and Reddened Answers Your Question.

There are no immediate risks, your children won't have to suffer because of the choice you made.

People have towed the same path, while it is not all that have been success stories, there are actually success stories. What is wrong in believing and actually hoping for the best. When it is plausible, let us try to always practice selfless love. Its gains are eternal.

I don't believe in coincidences, everything happens as a small part in the grand scheme of things.
If you've met a dozen women in your lifetime and this is the one person you are pretty much positive about, while it remains largely unconventional, I would that you sit yourself down, take sometime off and meditate.
Call up the life giving spirit within you, the one that gives you understanding, the one that has led you to this stage of your life. Pray how you know best to. ["If she is mine, let every fear be dispelled and let resources manifest; if she isn't - cause us to separate peacefully and connect us with our partners, people who'll bring us peace of mind and happiness"]

I will not spoon feed you, even though I personally do not see a biggie, save for some unfounded fact that she might die tomorrow (besides, everybody dies; Aunt Shey is an SS in her late forties and is alive, has two kids, runs a fashion shop, drives a car......Sister Amy (28) on the other hand is very healthy, was very healthy actually, she died 2nd january this year. These two persons are/were close to me in varying ways.

Wisdom and understanding remains largely profitable to guide your path OP.


For someone or something whom you are sure is worth it, it becomes a risk in itself not to take the risk of being with that person for as long as it takes.
Peace

richol:
if u can explain a blonde having negro parents with science den u can call me a bloody lier.

Polithiefcian:



I think we av folahan adesegun here

Henrolla:
just chill and don't take it too hard. being SS doesn't mean she's definitely going 2 die any time soon. a girl of her age should have grown past the crises stage of her life. secondly, there's no possibilty of giving birth to someone with SS genotype. it's okay 2 get married with her if u truely love her.