The Special Journey of Savannah and Her Twins with Down Syndrome

Did you know that in the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the likelihood of having twins? In actuality, there are roughly 33 twin births for every 1,000. Identical twins are far less common; just about three or four out of every 1,000 births are identical twins. This is why it’s such a special and unusual occurrence.

Mom of rare twins with Down syndrome shuts down critics with photo showing how beautiful they are

Savannah Combs, 23, was ecstatic to learn she was carrying twins. When she found out that both of her twins had Down syndrome, she and her husband, Justin Ackerman, were also in for a surprise. Even though some people might judge and criticize Savannah and her newborns because of their condition, Savannah still thinks of her children as being incredibly precious.

“They’ve been my little jewels, but what they have is extremely uncommon,” she remarked. Savannah Ackerman, a native of Middleburg, Florida, decided to share her postpartum experience on TikTok with her children, Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman, and they quickly gained a loyal following.

Sadly, a number of them suggested Savannah consider getting an abortion since her kids wouldn’t make it. But she did choose to give them a chance, and she saw every prenatal visit as a gift.

When Savannah learned that both of her girls had Down syndrome, her husband Justin was away at boot camp. On May 12, 2021, at 29 weeks pregnant, she was admitted to the hospital, whereupon she gave birth to identical twin girls. It took many weeks for Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman to be discharged from the NICU due to their early arrival.

“They are called mono di twins because, despite having individual sacs, they shared a placenta that guaranteed their identity,” Savannah explained. “The Mo di twins are one in a million, made even rarer by the addition of Down syndrome.”

Despite their unusual illness, Savannah insists that her daughters are just like any other child. They have beating hearts and are capable of learning and growth. Savannah shows her faith in their future by sharing updates and accomplishments on TikTok.

“These kids are happy little things and feisty little things,” she said with pride. They may take a little longer to succeed, but they will still achieve. If they put their minds to it, they will succeed.

Beautiful picture of Savannah and her twins

Unfortunately, a few people have been rude and disparaging of Savannah and her family. Someone else told her that since they wouldn’t want any children similar to hers, they would place her kid up for adoption. But Savannah had the perfect counterargument:

It’s fortunate that I gave birth to them rather than you. God knew precisely what he was doing when he sent these babies to the right parents, who would love them no matter what.

Savannah and her twins having a fun time

These gorgeous girls are evidence of the perseverance, love, and strength of their parents. They are amazing, good people who deserve our respect and help. Let’s spread love by promoting this heartwarming story on social media.