“Duck Dynasty” star Jessica Robertson‘s 19-year-old daughter, Priscilla, has given birth to her first baby—three months after the reality TV matriarch shared the news that the teenager and her partner, Dillon Nash, were expecting a child.
Now Dillon has been the one to reveal to the world that their baby—a little girl—was born on Oct. 6, voicing his pride at becoming a first-time father in a heartfelt Instagram message that was later reposted by Jessica, 44.
“On October 6th I was blessed with the responsibility and the title to be come [sic] a father, I am so blessed to be able to take care of this beautiful little girl and do it with the love of my life,” he wrote, while sharing an image of the baby girl holding his finger.
Dillon then revealed the name that he and Priscilla have chosen for their daughter: “We are proud to welcome August Mae Nash to the world.”
Priscilla, who was still living in her family’s Louisiana home when her pregnancy news was revealed, shared the post on her Instagram Stories and wrote, “Our beautiful baby is here.”
Jessica shared her own touching tribute to the newborn on her Instagram Stories, where she posted Dillon’s image.
“We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our granddaughter, August Mae Nash. Congratulations Priscilla and Dillon on the arrival of one of God’s greatest blessings. We are all just head over heels in love with this sweet angel baby,” Jessica wrote.
The “Duck Dynasty” star—who shares five children with her husband, Jules Jeptha, also known as Jep—first shared the news of her daughter’s pregnancy in a July Instagram post, sharing a series of images of a pregnant Priscilla posing outside of the family’s home.
Despite voicing her joy at the impending arrival of a newborn family member, Jessica confessed that it wasn’t what she had “planned” for her daughter.
“Me & Jep are excited to welcome another new grandbaby in October. Priscilla will give birth to our granddaughter & we are blessed to add another grandbaby,” Jessica wrote on social media.
Although the pregnancy was unplanned, she said they are looking forward to watching their daughter become a mother. However, she admitted that helping to care for three babies under the age of 1 is not something she knows how to prepare for.
“This isn’t the plans we had laid out for Priscilla,” she added, “but God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings! We are so proud that Priscilla & Dillon chose life for their baby and we will all be rewarded with this precious baby girl!
“We pray blessings on her pregnancy & ask God for a safe delivery for Mom & Baby. We praise God for His perfect gifts! Pray for us! 3 babies under 1!”
Jessica and Jeb, who are also parents to Lily, 22, Merritt, 20, River, 16, and Gus, 9, recently welcomed their first grandchild—and now have two more on the way.
Lily welcomed her first child, son Winston, in February, while Merritt is pregnant with her first child, who is due in December.
Jessica’s announcement that Priscilla was expecting drew a wide range of responses from her friends, family, and followers. Many of her relatives voiced their joy over the news in the comments section of her post.
“Beautiful! Love you and so excited for another sweet baby girl in the fam,” Korie Robertson said.
“Beautiful mama,” Sadie Robertson Huff added.
However, some of the fans were quick to point out that Priscilla’s age could well lead to a number of struggles, with others criticizing Jessica for putting a “disclaimer” on the pregnancy announcement.
“Pregnancy is hard enough, even when it’s planned and expected. As families—and as a society—we often fall short (in SO many ways) to pregnant women,” one social media user said.
“I adore Jess, truly, but as a mom, I have to say this post falls short for me in some real ways. Especially with how publicly it’s being shared, I just wish the focus had stayed on celebrating Priscilla and this new beginning. First pregnancies deserve joy, not disclaimers.”
“Bringing a new life into the world is exciting regardless of the circumstances,” another person added.
Priscilla is currently understood to still be living with her parents in their sprawling Louisiana home, which they purchased for $485,000 in 2014. The couple renovated the home, which was built in 1975, when they moved in.
The property boasts five bedrooms and five bathrooms in 5,205 square feet of living space. It sits on 1.58 acres of land.
Although it had initially been reported that the couple relocated to Texas, Jessica has confirmed that they still reside in Louisiana, but have purchased a plot of land in the Lone Star State, where they plan to build a new property.
The plot is located inside a gated community called Comanche Moon in the Legends Texas development, where owners can purchase various parcels of land to use for their own property build.
“We set up each Legends Texas owner with trusted contractors to bring their vision to life,” the development’s website states.
“From setting up a septic system and building a dream barndominium to completely off grid tiny homes, we have local resources to provide you and guide you each step of the way. Our recommended contractors have helped ranchers across all of our properties, including our partner’s themselves, so we share their contact with confidence.”
Jessica has not yet revealed what kind of dwelling the family hopes to erect on their land. Previously, she has suggested that they will use it as a vacation spot.
“Dreaming of what to put down on our land at @legendstexas Comanche Moon in Texas,” Jessica wrote on Instagram in April.
“We’re based in Louisiana but have land and a few rental properties in Texas. Whenever we’re checking on the rental properties, our favorite thing to do is escape to @legendstexas Comanche Moon and get a breath of fresh air under the big Texas sky!
“Owning our piece of land at @legendstexas Comanche Moon has been such a blessing to our family. Whether it’s exploring the great outdoors, unwinding in nature, or just enjoying time with each other, it’s truly our happy place.
“From fishing in stocked ponds to hunting, camping, and even playing pickleball, there’s never a dull moment here. With private 7-12 acre ranches and top-tier community amenities, Comanche Moon offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation—just 45 minutes from DFW!”
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