Did you know the chance of having twins has shot up by 72% since 1980? Even with that increase, twins are still a rare joy, with only about 33 out of every 1,000 births being twins. Identical twins? They’re even rarer—just 3 or 4 in every 1,000 births.
For 23-year-old Savannah Combs, the moment she found out she was having twins was pure magic. But her journey took an unexpected turn when she learned something even rarer: both of her babies had Down syndrome.
Savannah and her husband, Justin Ackerman, faced mixed emotions. They anticipated judgment from others, but Savannah saw her twins’ uniqueness as a gift. “It’s incredibly rare what they have, but to me, they’re like little gems,” she shared.
Living in Middleburg, Florida, Savannah began documenting her life with her daughters, Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman, on TikTok. Her heartfelt posts quickly gained attention.
In one emotional video, she revealed that doctors had advised her to terminate the pregnancy due to the slim chances of her babies surviving. But Savannah chose hope. She celebrated every moment of her pregnancy, embracing each milestone.
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At 29 weeks, Savannah gave birth to her identical twin girls—two months ahead of schedule. Born on May 12, 2021, Kennadi and Mckenli were tiny fighters. They spent weeks in the NICU, growing stronger each day before finally going home.
The twins were mono-di twins, a rare type of identical twins who shared a placenta but had their own sacs. Savannah explained, “Mono-di twins are already rare. Adding Down syndrome makes it one in 2 million.”
To Savannah, her daughters are like any other kids. They laugh, they learn, and they love. “They may progress at their own pace, but they’ll get there,” she said proudly. “These kids are spirited and joyful.”
Through TikTok, Savannah shares the twins’ milestones, spreading a message of resilience and possibility. Yet, not everyone is kind. Critics on social media have tried to bring her down with hurtful comments.
Savannah handles the negativity with grace. On Facebook, she wrote that her daughters were chosen for her and Justin by a higher power, destined to be loved unconditionally.
Her message is clear: Kennadi and Mckenli are beautiful, loved, and deserving of respect. Their story is one of resilience, joy, and unconditional love.
Now, it’s your turn to share their incredible journey. Let the world know about these rare little gems who are changing hearts and minds. ❤️
