A 23-year-old mom from Florida is turning heads and changing hearts after sharing her inspiring story of raising two identical twin daughters — both born with Down syndrome.
Savannah Combs and her husband, Justin Ackerman, were thrilled to learn they were expecting twins. But that joy quickly turned emotional when doctors told them both babies had Down syndrome — a condition so rare that identical twins sharing it occur in only about one in two million births.
“It’s very rare what they have, but they’ve been my little gems,” Savannah shared with News4JAX.
A Diagnosis That Became a Miracle
Doctors warned Savannah about complications and even suggested ending the pregnancy. But she stood firm.
“Every appointment they were alive was a blessing to me,” she said.
While Justin was away at military boot camp, Savannah carried their daughters until 29 weeks. On May 12, 2021, she gave birth to Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman. Though they arrived early and spent time in the NICU, both little fighters eventually came home — tiny, strong, and ready to take on the world.
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