Little smiler - Caity Mortara sent us this picture of daughter Lily, born on May 20, weighing 7lb 15oz. Despite being told she would need a C-section, Caity ended giving birth naturally after a 36-hour labour

JOSCELYN Brown and partner Matthew are celebrating a special arrival - becoming first-time parents when little Phoebe Joy Trenfield-Brown arrived into the world at Colchester General Hospital.

“She’s a delight and has made us so happy, especially with all that’s happened this year,” said Joscelyn, whose daughter was born on July 28.

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Real delight - Joscelyn Brown and partner Matthew welcomed Phoebe Joy Trenfield-Brown into the world at Colchester General Hospital on July 28

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Dramatic arrival - Emma Law shared this picture of son Joel, born on September 29. After being sent home from hospital, Joel was born just an hour later on the living room floor

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Early bird - little Alayah Throne was born prematurely on September 15, weighing just 5lb 3oz. Mum Roxy McGawley shared this picture
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The night he came home - Bethany Sears was in labour for 29 hours before Oliver George Jones made his long-awaited entrance into the world