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.”
Paris Hilton Claps Back at Trolls Who Criticized the Size of Her Son’s Head
Paris Hilton has had enough people online telling her to take her son to a doctor because of how his head looks. After weeks of heated debate among fans, she finally spoke about it candidly and addressed the haters directly.People were concerned about Phoenix’s health.
Paris Hilton’s journey into motherhood began on a memorable day in January of this year when she welcomed her precious son, Phoenix, into the world. The news of her baby’s birth was met with an outpouring of love and well-wishes from fans and friends worldwide.
Throughout these six months, she has shared precious moments of their mother-son bond, providing fans with glimpses of their beautiful connection. Yet, alongside the happiness, concerns have arisen among some of Paris Hilton’s devoted followers.
Paris Hilton’s heartfelt post about her baby boy, Phoenix, elicited a mixed response in the comments. While many expressed their love and admiration for the adorable child, some couldn’t help but raise concerns about his well-being, urging her to “bring him to the doctor!”
One comment said, “You need to give your baby tummy time. He is already showing signs of a flat head.” Another comment even requested Hilton: “Phoenix is extremely cute, but please consider having him check.”
She got tired of the criticism and responded.
Paris Hilton has defended her baby boy on social media after people commented about his head size. Responding to online comments, she expressed her disappointment with the negativity and stated that her child is perfectly healthy. “There are some sick people in this world. My angel is perfectly healthy,” she wrote on TikTok. “And yes, of course, he has been to a doctor, he just has a large brain.”
Talking about working moms, supermodel Naomi Campbell has made headlines as she recently welcomed her second baby at the age of 53. The news has captured the hearts of fans worldwide, celebrating the joyous moment in her life.
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