A 72% increase in twin births occurred between 1980 and 2018, with around 33 out of every 1,000 births being twins. Identical twins are even rarer, constituting three or four sets per 1,000 births.
Savannah Combs, 23, was overjoyed to discover she was expecting twins, but both were diagnosed with Down syndrome. Despite societal judgment, she cherishes her unique daughters, referring to them as “little gems.”
Savannah faced criticism and insensitive remarks on social media, responding confidently to adoption suggestions by stating, “God knew what he was doing by giving these babies to the right parents who would love them regardless.”
Born prematurely at 29 weeks, the twins, Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman, spent weeks in the NICU. Described as “mono di twins,” their condition is extremely rare—one in 2 million—when combining Down syndrome with this twin type.
Documenting her journey on TikTok, Savannah emphasizes her twins’ humanity, encouraging them to achieve milestones like any other child. Despite their unique circumstances, she believes in their abilities and remains determined to show the world their resilience and capabilities.
