Savannah Combs and Justin Ackerman were ecstatic to learn they were expecting twin girls and couldn’t hold back their enthusiasm. However, when they learned that both of their children, Kennadi Rue and Mckenli Ackerman, would be born with Down syndrome, their happiness was tinged with apprehension. Their primary care physicians thus advised them to abort the pregnancy before the baby was conceived.

Savannah decided to bring the pregnancy to term and bonded with her unborn children throughout each prenatal visit. She described them as her “tiny diamonds” and posted a TikTok video on her postpartum experience, which gained popularity after she shared it. Both infants were born two months ahead of schedule, and both spent several weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) before being discharged.

They are known as “mono di twins” because, although having separate amniotic sacs, they have the same placenta. This incident is incredibly uncommon. Numerous unfavorable comments were made on social media about the girls’ health as well as the fact that they had Down syndrome. One person even said that if they had known about the babies’ condition, they would have given them up for adoption. Savannah responded politely and highlighted that her girls had been given to the right parents—their own—who would cherish and value them. She and her spouse served as these parents.

Savannah is adamant about showing her daughters that there is no justification for treating them any differently than other kids and that they are capable of realizing their dreams. On TikTok, she updates others on their progress and emphasizes the significance of perseverance in all efforts.

Savannah’s life and love have been significantly touched by her experiences, and she hopes that through telling her tale, others may be inspired to practice compassion and love, two virtues that surpass all others in importance.