A petite mother hailing from Minnesota has become a TikTok sensation by showcasing videos of her carrying her “chunky” twin babies, who, at just seven months old, already tip the scales at a hefty 21 lbs. each. Alexis LaRue, a 22-year-old mother, welcomed her identical twin daughters, Camila and Elena, into the world in March. Although the twins were born at a relatively modest 6 lbs. 7 oz. each, they have undergone a remarkable growth spurt, tripling in size.
Given Alexis’ diminutive stature—standing at 5’3″ and weighing 116.4 lbs.—it becomes quite a comedic spectacle when she attempts to carry both babies simultaneously.
Alexis had been regularly sharing videos of the twins on TikTok when she stumbled upon a viral clip of another mother of twins effortlessly holding both babies with one arm while multitasking. Inspired by this, Alexis attempted the same feat, but it quickly became apparent that it was a challenging endeavor for her.
Despite Alexis’ fiancé, Leo Mejia, being taller at 5’11”, the couple did not anticipate the remarkable size of their babies. With a combined weight of nearly 13 lbs., the girls swiftly outgrew their initial clothes and have been growing rapidly ever since. They now fall into the 98th percentile for height, donning clothes designed for 12- to 18-month-olds.
Despite their considerable size, Alexis’s twins are reported to be healthy and thriving. Their pediatrician has not raised any concerns about their sizes, attributing their growth to being fast developers. Alexis is confident that her babies are receiving an adequate amount of milk and emphasizes that their happiness and health are of utmost importance.
While the majority of TikTok commenters have been supportive, some have made less-than-kind remarks about the babies’ size. Despite this, Alexis chooses not to let such comments affect her, firmly believing that some babies are naturally larger. She remains focused on her babies’ well-being.
The videos of Alexis skillfully juggling her twins have amassed millions of views on TikTok, and she continues to share her experiences as the proud mother of two beautiful and healthy girls.
