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Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
'Duck Dynasty' stars' teen daughter shows off growing baby bump in first full social media reveal
Priscilla Robertson is showing off her baby bump. The "Duck Dynasty" alum, whose parents are Jessica and Jep Robertson, shared her first full reveal on social media, giving her fans a glimpse at her growing belly. "Once upon a time a boy loved a girl… now they are about to love someone even more," Priscilla, 19, captioned the photos, with the hashtags for teen mom and first-time mom and a tag for partner Dillon Nash. She proudly displayed her growing bump while she wore a striped T-shirt, blue jeans and tan sandals. Priscilla took a mirror selfie, covering her face and holding a handbag. In the second photo, Priscilla shared a black and white photo of what appeared to be her holding her own stomach with a view of her growing baby belly. Priscilla is expecting her first child — a baby girl — in October. The photos were posted after Jessica expressed overwhelming joy and revealed how the unexpected pregnancy has become one of the family's greatest blessings. WATCH: 'DUCK DYNASTY' STARS WILLIE AND KORIE ROBERTSON PROUD THEIR KIDS WEREN'T RUINED BY REALITY SHOW FAME In July, Jessica took to Instagram to share an update. The mom-of-five said in her post, "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 openly reflected on her teen daughter's pregnancy, adding, "This isn't the plans we had laid out for Priscilla, but God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings!" Jessica added she and Jep were "so proud that Priscilla & Dillon chose life for their baby," and that they'd be "rewarded with this precious baby girl." The "Duck Dynasty" star asked followers to "Pray for us! 3 babies under 1!" Jessica and Jep share five kids together — Lily, 22, Merritt, 20, Priscilla, 19, River, 16 and Gus, 9. Meanwhile, the proud grandmother has been highlighting her daughters' pregnancy journeys on social media. Last month, she posted a birthday tribute to her daughter Meritt on her 21st birthday. "Happy Birthday to our sweet Merritt! The big 21! We love you more than words can say! And I'm over the moon about having two baby girls join our ever growing family! You and Priscilla are just the cutest pregnant sisters ever!!!!" Jessica accompanied her post with photos of her two pregnant daughters holding their belly bumps, and they were all smiles for the photos. The baby bump news comes after "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Roberton welcomed her third child into the world with husband Christian Huff. Robertson, 28, announced the birth of her third daughter on Instagram Aug. 3.
The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
I gave birth at 16 just ten hours after discovering I was pregnant – I thought labour was tummy cramps after house party
A MUM has revealed she gave birth to her baby girl just ten hours after learning she was pregnant at 16. Verity McConnell, from Aberdeen, was enjoying a regular Saturday night at a school friend's birthday party before her life quickly changed. Once home, she started to experience severe stomach cramps and, believed it was her period or a tummyache. She tried to sleep it off - but the pain kept intensifying and she was forced to wake her mum for help. She said: 'It just didn't feel right, just like something was off and then I started getting really bad stomach cramps. 'Every time I kept trying to go to sleep I couldn't, like it was so sore. 'At this point we're all probably just like 'oh no, it's nothing'.' After the pain intensified throughout the night, Verity's mum rushed her to the local maternity hospital after a call with NHS 24. Unaware of what was happening, Verity then faced the life-changing news that she was almost 38 weeks pregnant and already in labour. Still in complete shock, the teenager gave birth to a healthy 7lb 7oz baby girl the next morning at 10:30am - despite having regular periods throughout her pregnancy. With no preparation for motherhood, the hospital provided everything - from clothing to nappies - to help care for the newborn. Now a mum-of-three at 27, Verity reflected on her birth story as her daughter, Mhairi, is now almost 11. She added: 'I'm lying there. I'm 16, I'm terrified and she [the nurse] looks at me and looks at my mum and she goes, there is definitely a baby in there and you are going to have it very soon. "I had no bump, I could still fit in all my clothes. I'd been to T in The Park, I'd been on holidays, I'd been on water slides. 'I've had no scans, I've had no tests, I've had no midwife appointments, I've had no checks, nothing." She added: 'I think because everything was like such a rush and I was basically just running on pure adrenaline, I managed to give birth. 'She was 7lb 7oz so she wasn't even that small and I did all with just gas and air and pure adrenaline. 'I didn't have anything for this baby, not a single thing. 'My baby had to wear clothes that were donated to the hospital and nappies from the hospital.' Her shock birth story quickly went viral on TikTok, racking up more than 100,000 views across her videos. And it turns out she's not alone with her surprise pregnancy. Someone else wrote: "My mum had a cryptic pregnancy with me 26 years ago, didn't know until she went into labour." "I gave birth at 19 an hour and a half after finding out I was pregnant", another person chimed in. Meanwhile, a third added: "The exact same thing happened to me -your story is my story! I had a beautiful baby girl who is now 22! I was 18 years old." Verity later revealed that hospital staff inspired her to become a nurse. The determined mum returned to school to study for her highers when baby Mhairi was four-months-old. She said: "They [hospital staff] genuinely inspired me to take the path in life that I did. "They made it such a nice experience even though it was genuinely the most terrifying thing ever."
The Sun
23-07-2025
- The Sun
Teen mom, 18, ‘locks crying daughter, 2, in car' to watch Smurfs movie at theater while temperatures soar to 94F
A TEEN mom left her baby in a car on a blazing hot day while she went and watched a kid's movie, according to police. The Florida mother went to the movie theater to watch Smurfs on Saturday when the incident occurred. 4 4 Tipora Merriex, 18, took her baby out of a Lake City Regal Cinema after the child kept on crying through the film, according to a statement from police. She then placed the 2-year-old in a 2002 Cadillac Escalade, leaving the child behind to finish the movie screening, police said. "Witnesses confirmed Merriex remained inside the building while the child remained alone in extreme heat conditions," the department wrote. Officials have said that the temperature outside was 94 degrees, with a heat index of 107. When police arrived at almost 6 p.m., the toddler was "visibly distressed." Officers had to break out a window to retrieve the child. Her daughter was "flushed, sweating, and crying" when she was removed from the vehicle, according to police. The baby had been in the car for at least 30 minutes. It then said that the teenager was "nonchalant" about the ordeal, and did not think that the incident was a "big deal," according to Law & Crime. Merriex was with her younger siblings at the time of the incident. Toddler, 1, left to die in hot car that hit 107 degrees while mom went for cosmetic procedure At one point, the report says that she had even sent them outside to check on the baby during the movie. She claimed that she accidentally locked herself out of the car. "Our officers acted swiftly to ensure the safety of this young child," Lake City Police Chief Gerald Butler said in a release. "Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle under these conditions is unacceptable." Data collected from 1998 to 2024 Since 1998, has tracked child deaths in hot cars, offering one of the most comprehensive databases on the issue. Researchers say the site, along with the nonprofit Kids and Car Safety, fills a crucial gap due to the absence of standardized reporting nationwide. The observation was highlighted in a study published last year in the journal Traffic Injury Prevention. Almost three-fourths of children who died of vehicular heatstroke, also known as vehicular hyperthermia, were 2 years old or younger. Although 53% had been forgotten in parked automobiles, 24% got into a vehicle on their own. The 10 states where pediatric vehicular heatstroke was most common are Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. The mother was released from jail on Tuesday after being arrested for child neglect. "We are thankful the child is safe and urge all parents to prioritize the well-being of their child at all times," Butler said. When WJAX-TV went to the house after her arrest, her younger siblings told them that the baby was OK. Last year, 39 children died in hot cars, according to the National Safety Council. So far, 15 children have died in 2025 from being left in hot vehicles. The most common circumstance is that the child was forgotten in the car, according to data from 4
WebMD
30-06-2025
- Health
- WebMD
Living with Bipolar Disorder as a High-Achieving Woman
When Bipolar Disorder Meets Ambition Living with bipolar disorder isn't just about mood swings: It's about carrying an invisible weight that few people understand. For high-achieving women like me, that weight becomes even heavier. We're expected to hold everything together – family, career, responsibilities – while quietly battling chaos inside our own minds. The burnout that comes with bipolar disorder doesn't announce itself. It creeps in. One day you're pushing through your to-do list, the next you can't move from bed. It's not just exhaustion, it's emotional overload. The Mental Load No One Sees Living with bipolar disorder often feels like swimming in circles in the dark. You crave peace, but when a sliver of light finally appears, you don't trust it. You brace for the next crash. The fear of the unknown becomes just as heavy as the depression itself. When the depressive episodes hit, so do the thoughts: Why am I not like her? What's wrong with me? Did I cause this? I remember wondering if I was being punished for running away from home, for becoming a teen mom, for talking back, for leaving in the middle of the night. Burnout at Every Stage of Life The emotional burnout was always present, but it peaked during life transitions: When I became a teen mom When I went back to school After every child I had When I lost my husband When I tried dating again Each season added more weight. I was living life on edge, constantly trying to avoid pain. But when it finally hit, it hit hard. And it kept me stuck. Postpartum Depression and Family Silence I didn't recognize postpartum depression at first. I just knew I couldn't enjoy my babies the way I wanted to. I felt detached, overwhelmed, and guilty. Years later, I realized my mom had likely experienced the same thing. It opened my eyes to how generational silence keeps us sick. No one in my family knew I was struggling. They saw me tired, maybe reactive, but not in pain. I kept it inside. That silence cost me my peace. What I Missed While I Was Surviving Looking back, I see how much I missed: Real joy in motherhood Emotional connection in relationships Moments of financial peace True rest and presence Smiles that weren't just a mask The True Cost of Emotional Burnout Bipolar disorder is unpredictable. The highs and lows create stress and anxiety about the future. You lose your most valuable resources: time, energy, clarity, even money. And when you're stuck in that cycle, you miss the life happening right in front of you. I didn't know how to feel peace. I didn't know how to be present. I didn't know how to listen to my own voice, my intuition, my feelings. But I do now, and I support other women by helping them master their emotions, overcome burnout, and finally feel the peace and progress they've been chasing.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I was 18 when I got a negative pregnancy test but 18 years on she's still here & folk can't tell which of us is the mum
A WOMAN has shared how her 'negative' pregnancy test has just turned 18. Jeanice Perez, from the US, took to social media to share her teen mum story as she celebrated her daughter's 18th birthday. 2 However, it seems that viewers were more preoccupied with learning who the mum was in the video as she looked so young. In the clip, Jeanice said: "POV The negative pregnancy test you took when you were 18 turns 18 this year." Jeanice and her daughter can both be seen singing along to a Kesha song and dancing in the kitchen. But the mum's youthful appearance had viewers confused as to who was who. Her daughter, Jordyn, could be seen wearing a beige apron while her mum wore a red vest top and a baseball hat. The stunning duo often shares snippets of their life and how Jeanice went from being a teen mum to parenting a teen. In the past, the mum has hit back at those who claim she 'doesn't dress like a mum.' One comment read: "Her daughter is probably so embarrassed of her. She is a mum and should dress like one." Jeanice showed off her outfit which consisted of a grey mini skirt and red tie-front top. She hit back: "Let's not put women in competitions they didn't sign up to be in." I'm a 65-year-old gran but look so young people think I'm my daughter's twin - they're stunned when they hear the truth The clip was shared on her TikTok account @ jeaniceperez and went viral with over 12 million views. People were quick to take to the comments, many wondering who was who while others were traumatised by her negative pregnancy test story. One person wrote: "I genuinely can not tell who is who." "WHICH ONE IS THE MUM??" penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "So which one is 18?" "Okay. Who is who?' claimed a fifth. Someone else added: 'My 6 negatives turned 11 this year."
