While the chances of giving birth to twins increased 72 percent between 1980 and 2018, it’s still pretty rare. About 33 out of every 1,000 births are twins.
And what are the chances of identical twins? Approximately every three or four births out of every 1,000 are identical twins. So again, relatively rare.
When 23-year-old Savannah Combs found out she was pregnant with twins, she was thrilled. And then she learned another rarity, they both had Down syndrome.
Of course, it was emotional news. Savannah and her husband, Justin Ackerman, knew that some people would judge her and her babies because of their condition.
But to Savannah, that’s what makes them incredibly precious.
“It’s very rare what they have, but they’ve been my little gems,” she told News4JAX.
Savannah, who is from Middleburg, Florida, shared her post-pregnancy journey with her daughters Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman, on TikTok where they quickly gained a following.
In one of her videos, Savannah said she was told to abort her babies because they would not make it.
She decided to keep them and give them a fighting chance.
”Every [prenatal] appointment they were alive was a blessing to me,” Savannah explained.
When she learned they both had Down syndrome, her husband was away at boot camp.
Savannah was 29 weeks pregnant when she was admitted to the hospital, and delivered her daughters. The identical twin girls, Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman, were born on May 12, 2021.
The twins arrived two months before their due date, so they had to spend several weeks in the NICU before they came home.
They’re called mono di twins, meaning that they had their own sacs, but they shared the same placenta, meaning that they were going to be identical,” she said.
“Mo di twins as it is, it’s like very rare. And then you throw Down syndrome on top of it, it’s like one in 2 million.”
Despite their rare condition, Savannah said they 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,” she 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.”
Pierce Brosnan’s Wife Stuns in New Photos and Shocks Fans With Her Transformation
Keely Shaye Brosnan, who recently celebrated her 30th anniversary with her husband Pierce Brosnan, has the internet talking. Admirers have pointed out that the 60-year-old sports a fresh new look these days and appears to have lost much weight, looking more youthful than ever.
The couple gushed over each other recently.
Reflecting on a momentous occasion, Keely Shaye Brosnan reminisced about the day in 1994 when she met the man who would become her husband, Pierce Brosnan. A party in Mexico brought them together, and that day has been a milestone in her life ever since. Now at 60, Keely celebrated the 30th anniversary of this life-changing encounter. She took to social media to share her emotions, posting: “4-8-94 was my lucky day. How could I have known as I walked around the corner and into your life that my destiny was about to change forever?” Along with her message, she shared a series of photos showcasing their shared moments throughout the years.
Keely also expressed her appreciation for the courage she had on that day, saying: “Thanking my lucky stars that I dared to introduce myself to you and forever grateful for the connection and family we share 3 decades later,” and wished a “Happy 30th Anniversary! @piercebrosnanofficial ✨. Time flies on love’s wings.” In response, 70-year-old Pierce Brosnan left a heartfelt reply: “Thank God for you my dear Keely, you have given me wings to fly. Love you dearly.”
Fans noticed Keely’s new look in her recent photos.
Fans are showering Keely with love over her latest pictures, marveling at how fabulous she looks. They’re curious about her beauty routine, with one fan asking, “Keely, what do you do for your skin? It’s absolutely flawless!” Another chimed in with praise, saying, “You look wonderful! Young and beautiful.”
Demi Moore’s hot new look is also getting viral.
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