It's been a year like no other. And if you've welcomed a little one to your family in the past 12 months, you've had your world turned upside twice.
Now, in a new feature, we're giving you the chance to see your pictures of your little bundles of joy to feature online and in the Packet in print.
Parents have been heroes throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and we know those welcoming new arrivals have seen more upheaval than most.
Most have been unable to share the joy of visits and new baby cuddles with their friends or often their closest familly members.
As a result we want to celebrate your beautiful bundles of joy with our special New Arrivals feature.
They will also all be featured in print in this Wednesday's Packet newspaper editions.
Community answers
Babies born in lockdown
"Share your pictures of your new arrivals born during lockdown or the pandemic"
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
What is your baby's full name?Mason Wallis
When was your baby born?7th September 2020
Where was your baby born?Treliske Delivery Ward
What was the weight of your baby?8lb 15oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Theo age 10.
Tell us your birth story9 days late. Had a growth scan on my own and she sent me over to the day unit as baby hadn't moved much whilst there was told I was in labour even tho I had no pain at all. My partner came a few hours later (still no pain) and baby mason was born very quickly and I only expierenced a bit of back ache! The perfect lock down baby. The staff were amazing and really didn't feel like were in a pandemic.
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Mason 5 months old What is your baby's full name?Ava Sylvia Watson-Hunt
When was your baby born?1/6/2020
Where was your baby born?Treliske
What was the weight of your baby?7lb 5.5oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?No
Tell us your birth storyMe and my sister are extremely close and found out we were pregnant at the same time which was so exciting, although due to restrictions near the end couldn't make the most of being off together. I ended up being induced a week over due and my husband couldn't be with me until I was in active labour however that meant he almost missed it! The hospital staff were a great support so I didn't feel alone, things just progressed very quickly but luckily my husband made the last 15 minutes and was there to welcome our precious daughter. Myself and ava did have to stay in another night and it was a shame my husband wasn't allowed to visit but we were well looked after. My sister also had a baby girl 2 days later. Maternity has been strange and it's a shame to have missed out on all the baby classes and bonding with friends and family but we can't wait to make up for lost time soon, and mummy and daddy have had all the cuddles!
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Ava at 10 days old 
My sister and I comparing bumps. What is your baby's full name?Eben William Alden
When was your baby born?6th January 2021
Where was your baby born?Helston birth unit
What was the weight of your baby?8lb 11oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Henry
Tell us your birth storyEben was born a week early at 7.32am in the birthing pool at Helston birth unit, 12 hours after my labour started. Thank you to the flora midwifery team.
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Eben a few hours after being born 
Eben 7 weeks old What is your baby's full name?Frankie Michael miller
When was your baby born?2/5/20
Where was your baby born?Treliske
What was the weight of your baby?7lb 15 oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Rae and Eliza
Tell us your birth storyI was overdue by 12 days and only went in to be induced but within a few hours I had my beautiful baby boy. Unfortunately I had to go alone until my husband was allowed in 15 mins before frankies arrival but grateful he was there to see him born.
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Eliza & Frankie 
Frankie What is your baby's full name?Evie Marie Golden
When was your baby born?03/06/2020
Where was your baby born?Treliske Hospital
What was the weight of your baby?7lb 6 1/2oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Yes Isla Golden
Tell us your birth storyMy sister and I fell pregnant at the same time but after so many weeks we went into lockdown and were unable to see each other, so what should have been an amazing time for us both turned into a very frustrating time. I had a planned C section this time after needing an emergency one with my other daughter in September 2017. The hospital were excellent adapting to all the changes for Covid 19. My husband was allowed to be with me from the time of admission, to theatre and then to recovery but sadly had to leave when I was taken to the ward due to Covid 19 restrictions. It was all very emotional as last time he stayed with me day and night for 5 days. I spent 1 night in hospital and then was discharged the next evening. The staff were all brilliant.
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Evie a few days old in the window for family and friends to see her 
Isla and Evie with my sister baby who was born 2 days before Evie What is your baby's full name?Louis-Hamilton Sanders-Snow
When was your baby born?30/10/2020
Where was your baby born?Treliske
What was the weight of your baby?8lb 9oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Ruby Grace Sanders and Finley-David John Sanders-Snow
Tell us your birth storyWorst labour by far, and then our lives got turned upside down when they rushed us to Bristol Hosptial. Was up there a week and was then informed that our little boy has Hirschsprung disease, which meant me and dad had to do washouts twice a day. 21st January he had his operation to fix his problem. On the road to recovery but it’s been challenging especially with two other children and doing school work.
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Louis-Hamilton 
Ruby, Finley, and Louis-Hamilton What is your baby's full name?Daxon George Morrison
When was your baby born?29/01/2021
Where was your baby born?Treliske
What was the weight of your baby?6lb3oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Dilan Morrison and Mayah Morrison
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Daxon George Morrison 
Daxon George Morrison What is your baby's full name?Ella Rae Mitchell
When was your baby born?12th July 2020
Where was your baby born?Treliske
What was the weight of your baby?6pound
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Dylan Foster and Darcie Mitchell
Tell us your birth storyIt was a very scary time knowing I was going in alone. The midwives at the Royal Cornwall Hospital were absolutely amazing. My partner was allowed to come in as soon as I went up to the delivery room. Then nine hours of labour and we welcomed out beautiful baby girl into the world.
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Ella Rae Mitchell 
Dylan and darcie meeting there baby sister What is your baby's full name?Colby James Foster-Stocks
When was your baby born?July 20th
Where was your baby born?Princess Alexandra Maternity Ward, Truro
What was the weight of your baby?4lb 9oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Connor, Jalen, Alyssa & Gracie-Mae
Tell us your birth storyMy waters went at exactly 34 weeks after a two day stay in hospital, our gorgeous boy made an appearance just under six weeks early. Colby had a two week stay on neonatal before being allowed home, meaning his siblings couldn’t meet him until then. He is now growing away weighing 14lb 1oz. I can’t thank the staff on the neonatal unit enough for the care given both to myself and Colby.
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Mummy’s first cuddle ? 
Growing away and always smiling What is your baby's full name?Elijah Wearne
When was your baby born?29th December
Where was your baby born?Treliske
What was the weight of your baby?5lb 14oz
Do they have any siblings (please name)?Jacob and Tabitha
Tell us your birth storyI was admitted for an induction due to little man measuring small on scans. All progressed very quickly and he made his grand appearance at 5am. All the staff were fantastic and made it that extra bit special. Nothing was too much trouble. A big thank you to all the staff at the maternity unit at Treliske .
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Elijah at 3 weeks old 
Elijah at 3 weeks old - To share your new family member who was born during lockdown with us, click below.
Babies born in lockdown
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