THE last few months have been testing for us all, but the period of lockdown will be remembered by some after bringing little bundles of joy into the world.
While some have seen their world turned upside down due to the coronavirus crisis resulting in people being put on furlough or made redundant, others have seen their lives changed forever for more positive reasons.
Countless babies across south Essex have been born despite the pandemic and, here, we look at some of your adorable newborns.
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Sienna Beau Crook
Sienna Beau Crook enjoys her first cuddle with brother Theo after being born at Basildon Hospital on May 20, her parents’ wedding anniversary.
Penelope Aanya Issuree
Sarah Issuree had to rush to Southend Hospital for the speediest of births as Penelope Aanya Issuree came into the world.
Jacob William Hardie
Romany Osborne and Mark Hardie’s baby, Jacob William Hardie, weighed in at 8lb 10oz.
Alice Ball
Alice Ball’s father made it to the hospital in the nick of time to witness Kat Ball delivering their daughter.
Hudson Davies
Louise Davies gave birth to Hudson Davies after three days of being in hospital having suffered with pre-eclampsia.
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