Mom of rare twins with Down syndrome shuts
Rare Identical Twins with Down Syndrome Are Mom’s “Little Gems”
Twin births are rare, but what happened to 23-year-old Savannah Combs of Florida was nearly one in two million—identical twin girls both born with Down syndrome. “It’s very rare what they have, but they’ve been my little gems,” Savannah told News4JAX.
Despite being advised to terminate the pregnancy, Savannah never considered it. “Every appointment they were alive was a blessing to me,” she shared on TikTok, where she openly documents their journey. While her husband was away at boot camp, Savannah gave birth at 29 weeks to Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman on May 12, 2021.
Premature, But Resilient
The girls were born two months early and spent several weeks in the NICU before going home. Savannah explained they are “mono-di twins,” meaning they had their own sacs but shared one placenta—already rare, and even more so with both having Down syndrome.
“Mo-di twins as it is—it’s very rare. Then you throw Down syndrome on top of it, and it’s like one in 2 million.”
Just Like Any Other Kids
Savannah emphasizes her daughters’ potential. “They have feelings. They have a beating heart… They know how to do things you do. They will get there.” She shares their milestones online, committed to showing that her daughters can thrive, even if on a different timeline.
