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Welcome, Praetor.

Have you perhaps visited a praetorium before?

You ID makes me wonder. . . .

Esly. . .

Are you there?

   

I'm sorry if that was too technical. What would you like me to explain?

The term 'hemoglobinopathies' refers to a group of congenital blood conditions, of which Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) and Beta-thalassemia are good examples.

Prenatal Diagnosis (PND) is aimed at detecting the presence of the gene responsible for the condition in the unborn fetus. It determines whether the gene is present in homozygous or heterozygous form, and hence can differentiate between asymptomatic carriers and sufferers of the condition. In the case of Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD), the corresponding genotypes would be AS and SS respectively.

Please see the following link: http://www.blackhealthcare.com/BHC/SickleCell/Diagnosis.asp

I have been a part of a PND team dealing with SCD in Nigeria, and have observed the following:

1. The patients were from all walks of life and different ethno-religious persuasions. In the vast majority of cases, they said that they would terminate the pregnancy if the fetus was found to have the SS genotype. Some of these patients already had 3 or more children suffering from the condtion. In some cases, the patients had lost all but one or two of their children to the condition.

No significant correlation with ethnic origin or religion could be established among those that said they would not terminate the pregnancy. It appeared that those who would keep the pregnancy did so for mainly personal, health and family reasons.

2. We were criticized in certain quarters. Those that levelled the criticism said that by offering PND services, we encouraged people to engage in abortion. Please note that most of these people had not at anytime experienced SCD personally - either through friends or family.

Note also that we did not offer abortion services. According to recognised conventions on prenatal diagnosis, we counselled each patient before accepting to offer them the procedure. During the counselling sessions the patients were informed, among other things, about the procedure. We also offered them support if they decided that they would keep the pregnancy regardless of the test result.

In your own opinion, is prenatal diagnosis good or bad, seeing that it forces the parents to make a choice that they would otherwise not have to make?

2cantango:
Sir Geniel,

It is indeed an honor to be the receiver of so much compassion and concern, may it please you to know that your words have sincerely brought a modicum of comfort to my aching heart.

It is with trepidation that I confess the weakness of my own voice, and my inability to speak past the pain that is ever present in the tears that rain from my eyes. . .

My entire world has been altered by the loss of one so precious, it is a pain that I am yet unable to overcome.

The sweet song of the Nightingale can still be heard in the stillness of night, accompanied by the heart wrenching sobs that escape from the very depth of my soul.

You are deep, Duchess.

I sincerely count it a privilege that you allow me, however briefly, a glimpse into the recesses of

your heart. What I see makes me doff my hat to you - in respect.

I would consider it a great honour if you would be so kind as to accept me as your friend.

I salute you once more, Nightingale.

hehehehe, Princess

Are you always in tears?!

mukina2:
with a king like thou i av to be prepared *_{so as not to embarass thine royal household*}

_{*Oh my goodness!*}

2cantango:
Sir Genial. . .

The fortunate soul that you speak of has been taken from this earth, to rejoin his maker in the Heavenly Kingdom above.

My soothing voice of wisdom has since become a silent whisper that echos in the empty chamber of my heart.

My heart goes out to you, fair Duchess.

Oh, that I could be of even little comfort to you. . . ! But I trust that, in your spirit of greatness, you have since regained your graceful aplomb.

The earth rejoiced on the day that it heard that you would tread its surface. Generations of unborn men vied with each other, even while in the womb, for your attention.

Would you now let this voice - the voice that has caused the heart of many a man to somersault in anticipation,

delivered others from imminent folly; this voice of reason, resonant with love and empathy - lie silent?

You do the world no justice, Duchess.

Many a man would gladly give a king's ransom to hear that voice, even once in a while.

Let the walls of your heart resonate with the gentle sound of your voice. . .

let the sound gather itself in increasing waves of knowledge; let it arise, throw off every shackle and restraint,

until the voice of the Nightingale rings out aloud in the darkness. . .

and brings comfort to the weary soul again!

Bhola:
Genial, I have to know a little bit about you, before I can put my rubber stamp on you. But so far, you have shown respect, which as far as I am concerned, is the most important thing about being a husband.

What would you like to know, good lady?

Kemibear:
love is when your boo eats u out!

Erm . . . pardon me ma'am, but what language is that? 

mukina2:
prettiest esly hath thou set thine sexy eyes on ma king

Oh, my goodness!

Princess!!

I didn't know you had literary blood flowing in your veins!!

 

ToyM28:
lol. Zah.

Sir genial, my good lord, dost know how 2 serenade a fair lady with your words beauty nd apreciation


Zah, m just helping u out

Ah, but my good Mme Leboeuf,

I count it but a privilege to bask, if only briefly, in the exuberant refulgency of this vast array of stars. . . sheer

masterpieces of creative artistry in their own right!

ToyM28:
Genial, Gosh u do no how 2 flatter a lady.

I am just being myself, Mme.

 

Zahymaka:
Sir Genial has been well educated in the fine arts of musick and doth well in. . .

damn, my old english has failed me -- where's my Bible?

Zahy!!

Now I've got my clothes dirty from rolling on the floor with laughter!        

eslynera:
amen to that one, i don't think so

Naughty angel.

eslynera:
@genial, and hehehehehehehe, is that the reply?

What would have me say, Esly?

You certainly know the answer. A house on a hill cannot be hidden.

Bhola:
Are u married, Genial?

To be or not to be: that is the question.

I am not, dear Bhola, though I certainly plan to attend to that very important detail in the near future.

Do you think I would make a good husband?

2cantango:
Though this is certainly a tempting, and somewhat delicious offer, I will sadly have to decline, as your princess is a friend of mine.

Perhaps if our paths had crossed at a different time, the outcome may have been different.

I bid you farewell, Sir Genial.

_{*In admiration*}What a lady!!!

Prithee, handsome Duchess of the Dance. . .

From what kingdom do you hail, and who is that fortunate soul that has the pleasure of beholding

your countenance daily, hearing continually from your soothing voice of wisdom?

Blessed indeed is he among mortals!!

   

hehehehehehehe

eslynera:
@princess, hello miss GENIAL L.O.L hello mukina
@Genial, yo glad you're princess is back huh??
@j.girl, hi to ya hun

I'm glad you're all back!

I know for a fact that the princess is glad to see you. 

Surely my palace would be ruined without its beauties - those most ravishing of women whose

beauty and charm are of great renown.

Nobles come from afar to reap from my vineyard. . . to partake of the exquisite splendour of

these angels!

Where would a King be without his jewels?

   

Hmmm. . . _{*maybe I should change my user ID to Charlie. . . *}

eslynera:
@j.girl, hello there
@Genial, missed ya too
@mukina, hello princess, missed ya
@toym, as long as you're online, hello miss

Why the extruded tongue, Esly?

I don't suppose you're still troubled by the bee sting, are you?

I wish that I could confront that impertinent bee. . . it would pay dearly with its life!

[quote author=j-girl link=topic=14804.msg431539#msg431539 date=1150485358]hi esly![/quote]Ah, Esly!

Here at last! You're just in time to witness the return of the Princess.

ToyM28:
woo. genial u be like her personal body guard.

And how are you, Mme?

I suppose no one has assaulted your sensibilty either.

This is my palace of beauties. . . .

My beauties are the best!

[quote author=j-girl link=topic=14804.msg431506#msg431506 date=1150484709]I went out oohhhhhh[/quote]Well, you're here now.

Has anyone hurt you or been nasty to you?

Tell me you're alright. . . .

mukina2:
ha ma king just enterin the palace to see this

This is a secret, Princess - you shouldn't be in on it.

We were going to prepare for your home coming. . . now you've caught the cat in the bag!

hehehehehehe

The feeling is mutual, Mme Leboeuf.

   

Ah, Jewel lady!

There you are!

You missed the reunion.

Where were you?

Where are all my beauties?

Have you driven them all away, Princess?

I "miss" (?) 

Princess Mukina
Jewelled Gorgeous Irresistible Ravishing Lady
Sweet Esly
Queen of the Cards
Lady Hotstepper (HotFire?)
Lady Leboeuf
Porthos
Mr Calculus (Diddy)
Lady Rho
Oxy-acetylene flame
Duchess of the Dance floor
Mazi Wormedup
Etc, etc