WE asked you to send in adorable snaps of your bundles of joy... and you did not disappoint!
Countless babies across south Essex have entered the world during lockdown, put in place as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Some will be pleased to see the back of lockdown, when the restrictions are lifted in their entirety, but this testing period has been of added significance to the parents who have welcomed new additions to the family.
We would still love to see your babies during lockdown and you can get involved by filling out this simple form.
Scroll down to see our latest wonderful snaps of your bundles of joy.
Rainbow baby - Kim Pecha gave birth to Ollie David Pecha after 12 miscarriages in 13 years and brought joy to the family during lockdown
Waited to make his entrance - Hudson Lee Riley was 12 days overdue when he was born at Southend Hospital on June 20
Hello world - Raiden Lou Beale weighed in at 8lb 9oz as Raeanna and Adam Beale's bundle of joy came into the world on June 10
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Siblings together - Vinnie Anthony Michael Smith meets elder sister Freya for the first time after being born at Southend Hospital
New member of the family - Maisie McQuaid-Fenn 18 hours after coming into the world weighing 9lbs 1oz
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