The birth of twins is already a special and joyous occasion, but when those twins are identical and born with Down syndrome, it becomes an even rarer and more remarkable event. Meet Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman, two beautiful girls who are defying the odds and capturing hearts everywhere.
At just 23 years old, Savannah Combs was thrilled to learn that she was expecting twins. However, her happiness was mixed with concern when she discovered that her daughters would be born with Down syndrome. She knew that some people might judge her and her babies based on their condition, but Savannah remained steadfast in her belief that her daughters were incredibly precious.
Savannah documented her pregnancy journey on TikTok, where her daughters quickly gained a following. In one of her videos, she revealed that she had been advised to terminate the pregnancy because her babies were unlikely to survive. However, Savannah chose to give them a fighting chance, and her decision has been rewarded with two beautiful little girls.
Unfortunately, Savannah’s husband was away at boot camp when she received the news about their daughters’ condition. At 29 weeks pregnant, she was admitted to the hospital and delivered Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman. Born on May 12, 2021, two months before their due date, the twins had to spend several weeks in the NICU before they could finally come home.
“Mo di twins,” as Savannah calls them, are a rare type of identical twins. They each had their own sacs but shared the same placenta, making them even more unique. Adding Down syndrome to the equation makes them incredibly rare, with a likelihood of one in 2 million births. But to Savannah, her daughters are just like any other child.
“They have feelings. They have a beating heart. They know how to talk. They know how to do things you do. They will get there,” Savannah said. “Like I said, it may be a step behind, but they’re going to do it. I’ve learned these kids are feisty little things and happy little things.”
Despite facing criticism and judgment from insensitive individuals on social media, Savannah remains unruffled. She believes that her daughters are the most precious and loving people in the world, and she knows that God chose the right parents to love and care for them unconditionally.
Every milestone reached by Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman is celebrated and shared with joy on TikTok. Savannah hopes to teach her daughters that they are just like anyone else and that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. Their story is a heartwarming testament to love, strength, and the power of believing in oneself.
Let’s spread the love and celebrate this incredible journey of courage and determination!
