The chances of having twins have risen over the years, but it’s still uncommon—only about 33 in every 1,000 births. Identical twins are even rarer, occurring just 3 to 4 times per 1,000 births. So when 23-year-old Savannah Combs discovered she was expecting identical twins with Down syndrome, it was both a joyful and emotional moment. She and her husband, Justin Ackerman, understood the challenges and judgments they might face, but they embraced their rare and special journey with love.
