Jessica Robertson — yes, “that” Jessica from “Duck Dynasty” — thought she was just dropping a sweet, faith-filled pregnancy announcement on Instagram for her 18‑year‑old daughter Priscilla. But oh no, the internet was not about to let this one slide without a whole lotta commentary.
Here’s the setup: Jessica, 44, already gearing up to welcome a grandbaby from her 21‑year‑old married daughter Merritt later this year, shared photos of Priscilla’s baby bump with a caption that mixed joy, faith, and… well, what many fans called a “backhanded” tone.
She wrote, ““This isn’t the plans we had laid out for Priscilla but God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings!”” Then she praised her daughter and future son‑in‑law Dillon for “choosing life” and asked followers to pray for a safe delivery.
Now, if you’re hearing that and thinking, “Wait… did she just say she’s excited but also kinda disappointed?” — congratulations, you’re in the exact same boat as thousands of Instagram users.
Comments flooded in faster than ducks landing in a decoy spread. ““Such an odd way to announce a pregnancy,”” one wrote. Another called it out bluntly: ““Okay, just say you’re disappointed then.””
And then came the comparisons. Fans noticed Jessica had announced Merritt’s pregnancy first, even though Priscilla’s due date is sooner. Cue the speculation: ““Because you’re ashamed she’s not married?”” one user questioned. Another added, ““Poor girl… praises and bash all in the same post.””
But hold up—there was also a wave of defenders rallying around Jessica. Many pointed to the family’s long-standing Christian values, saying the post struck the right tone for a family that lives its faith in the public eye. ““They had to acknowledge it in some way while still celebrating life,”” one fan said. Another chimed in: ““Jessica, ignore the weird comments. You worded it beautifully.””
All of this comes just two months after the family mourned patriarch Phil Robertson, who passed at 79 after a battle with Alzheimer’s.
The mix of grief, faith, and now two grandbabies on the way? It’s a lot for any family — even one used to reality-TV-level drama.
And somewhere out there, Jessica’s probably scrolling through all those comments with Jep at her side, shaking her head and saying a little prayer. Because on the internet, even the happiest news can turn into a whole saga.
