The chance of having twins surged by 72% from 1980 to 2018, yet they remain uncommon, with only about 33 out of every 1,000 births resulting in twins.
How likely is it to have identical twins? For every 1,000 births, there are approximately three or four sets of identical twins. Still, not exactly a frequent occurrence.
At 23 years old, Savannah Combs received the joyful news of expecting twins, both of whom had Down syndrome, a further rarity she would soon learn.
While the news was initially upsetting, Savannah and Justin Ackerman braced themselves for potential judgment due to their circumstance.
Nevertheless, Savannah cherishes her twins for their uniqueness.
“They’re incredibly rare, but they’re my little treasures,” she shared with News4JAX.
Hailing from Middleburg, Florida, Savannah documented her postpartum journey with her daughters Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman on TikTok, quickly garnering attention.
In one of her videos, Savannah revealed she had been advised to terminate her pregnancy due to the twins' prognosis.
However, she chose to give them a chance at life.
“Every prenatal appointment where they were still alive was a blessing,” Savannah expressed.
Her spouse was away at boot camp when she learned about their Down syndrome diagnosis.
When Savannah was admitted to the hospital at 29 weeks pregnant, she delivered the twin daughters, amidst many other challenges.
The twins spent a few weeks in the NICU due to their premature birth.
“They’re mono di twins, meaning they had separate sacs but shared the same placenta, indicating they would be identical,” Savannah explained.
“Mo di twins are already very rare. Adding Down syndrome on top makes it like one in 2 million.”
Despite their unique circumstances, Savannah insists her daughters are just like any other children.
“They have emotions. They have hearts that beat. They can communicate. They can do things just like you. They’ll get there,” she affirmed.
“They might be a step behind, but they'll get there. These kids are spirited and joyful little beings.”
With each milestone achieved, Savannah updates TikTok with their adorable progress.
“I want them to know they're just like anyone else and they can achieve anything they set their minds to.”
Nevertheless, Savannah and her family face criticism from some individuals, prompting the young mother to confront insensitive comments on social media.
One person wrote to her, “I wouldn’t want those babies. If mine came out like that, they would be up for adoption.”
Savannah responded on Facebook, saying, “Good thing they weren’t born to you but to me. God knew what he was doing by giving these babies to the right parents who would love them unconditionally.”
Beautiful girls. Anyone saying otherwise is simply unkind. These are the most precious and compassionate souls around! Please share this heartwarming story on Facebook.
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