Welcome to the world little ones.
Have you welcomed a new arrival to the family?
We would love to see your pictures of your adorable bundles of joy.
Most of you will have greeted your new baby under covid restrictions, a very different and daunting experience.
Many will be making the most of grandparent cuddles and fuss from friends.
Or maybe you have a unique story to tell or would like to share your gratitude to hospital staff.
And of course naming your new arrival is a big deal.
Baby name inspiration can spring from a variety of sources, including plants and animals; especially during a pandemic that has made us appreciate the value of nature.
New research from Play Like Mum has revealed the wildlife inspired baby names that are the most popular as well as the most unique in the UK and the US.
Top three for girls are Poppy, Daisy and Holly, with the boys being Robin, River and Woody.
If you would like a photograph of your baby to appear on our pages, and on our website, then please get in touch. You can fill in our Q&A using the link at the end of this article or email your details to claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk
Meet some adorable new residents from across the region...
• THOMAS MICHAEL JAMES HUGHES, born on November 7, 2021 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Weight: 7lb 6.5oz
Parents: Rebecca Malyan and Adam Hughes
• CADI-ROSE GRIFFITHS, born on October 20, 2021 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Weight: 6lb 7oz
Parents: Kimberley Lord and James Griffiths
"Our first time IVF baby, worked first time."
• HUDSON-JAMES YATES, born on January 10, 2022 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Weight: 5lb 11.5oz
Parents: Georgia Whiteley and James Yates
"Hudson-James was born three weeks and two days early, on daddy's birthday, with only a three-hour labour."
• AMAYA-RAE OWEN, born on November 7, 2021 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Weight: 6lb 5oz
Parent: Serena Roberts
Siblings: Brothers Tyler and Alfie, and sister Keira
"I went in hospital was in slow labour for four days, then finally got induced. It was a long and gruelling four days but she was worth it in the end."
• JOSEPH PARKER JONES, born on December 23, 2021 at Glan Clwyd Hospital
Weight: 7lbs 8oz
Parents: Jamie Jones and Natasha Walker
"My partner opted for an elective caesarean section and Joseph arrived safely. We brought him home on Christmas Eve. The best Christmas present we could have asked for."
• DELILAH-RAE FAITH GRIFFITHS, born on January 4, 2022 at Glan Clwyd Hospital
Weight: 3lb 15oz
Parents: Julieanna Price and Jamie Griffiths
Siblings: Amelia-grace, Eliza, Darcey
"Delilah-Rae was born by c-section at 35 weeks due to multiple c-section, placenta previa and other pregnancy complications. She had to stay in hospital for six days but is home now."
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