In the world of social media, a petite mother from Minnesota has taken TikTok by storm with videos of her adorable but hefty twin babies. At just seven months old, her identical twin daughters, Camila and Elena, already weigh an impressive 21 lbs. each, leaving many in awe of their remarkable growth.
Alexis LaRue, a 22-year-old mother, welcomed her twin daughters in March, and they started their journey weighing just 6 lbs. 7 oz. each. However, what’s truly astounding is how rapidly they’ve tripled in size, earning them the title of “chunky” twins.
Standing at a petite 5’3″ and weighing 116.4 lbs., Alexis’s petite stature makes it quite a sight to behold when she carries both her sizable babies at once. Her TikTok journey began as she regularly shared videos of the twins and came across a viral clip of another mother of twins effortlessly holding both babies with one arm while multitasking. Inspired by this, Alexis decided to give it a try, and although it was a bit of a struggle for her, her determination shines through.
Alexis and her fiancé, Leo Mejia, didn’t anticipate such robust babies, as it’s more typical in the twin community to expect babies weighing around 5 lbs. or less. Alexis had even purchased premature-sized clothing, expecting her twins to be on the smaller side. But with their combined weight nearing 13 lbs., the girls quickly outgrew those tiny outfits and have been growing at an astonishing rate. They now fall into the 98th percentile for height and are comfortably sporting clothes designed for 12- to 18-month-olds.
Despite their impressive size, Alexis’s twins are thriving and healthy. Their pediatrician has no concerns about their weight, acknowledging that they’re merely fast growers. Alexis is confident that her babies are getting the right amount of nourishment and emphasizes that their happiness and well-being are what truly matter.
While the majority of TikTok commenters are supportive and fascinated by the twins’ growth journey, some have made insensitive remarks about the babies’ size. However, Alexis chooses not to let those comments affect her and remains focused on her twins’ well-being and the joy they bring to her life.
Alexis’s videos of juggling her hefty twins have garnered millions of views on TikTok, and she continues to share her experiences as a mother of these two beautiful and healthy girls, defying the expectations of their size and capturing the hearts of viewers worldwide.
