WHILE Gwent has been in lockdown, many families have been unable to see their loved ones. This means that they have also missed out on those precious early moments of newborn family members.

We asked you to send in messages to family for your babies born during lockdown and the response has been tremendous. Here are more of your lovely messages.

If you've had a baby during lock down and want to share a picture and message go to www.southwalesargus.co.uk/my/ccn/questionnaire/E5QSiLX9/ for our quick and easy questionnaire

South Wales Argus:

Amy Banks had her daughter Amiyah-Rose Mandy Edwards on March 12. She said: “Amiyah-Rose cannot wait to meet her extended family members and have the biggest cwtches and kisses any baby would normally have when entering the world. Hopefully this will be happening very soon for her.”

South Wales Argus:

Laura Harris and Steven Loxton welcomed Ellis James Loxton at 3:09pm on May 28 weighing 11lb 8oz. They said: “It means so much to us to know how loved he is already by everyone and as soon as all of the restrictions are lifted, he cannot wait to meet you all. We know how hard it’s been especially for our parents and siblings not being able to hold him, he cannot wait to give you all a big cwtch xxx”

South Wales Argus:

Emily Hackwood said: “Arthur Raymond Hackwood was born on Monday, March 30 at Nevill Hall Hospital weighing 9lbs 2ozs. He has been in lockdown ever since with his big brother Joshua and they both cannot wait to be able to give their grandparents, aunties, uncles and cousins lots of cuddles when this is all over. We miss you and appreciate you more than ever!

South Wales Argus:

Louisa & Kyle Tudge welcomed Oscar George Tudge on March 23. They said: “Although we have enjoyed spending lots of time together as a new family of four, we can’t wait for Oscar to meet the rest of his family. Big brother James is looking forward to lots of cuddles too!”

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South Wales Argus:

Lucy Paginton had Leo Paginton on April 18. Leo spent time in the Special Care Baby Unit after he was born. He said: "I'm so excited to meet you all!"

South Wales Argus:

Chantal Bubela had baby Louie on April 26. Here is a picture of Louie's face when he gets to meet his family. He said: "I can’t wait to meet my family and have lots of cuddles with them. Love you all so much xxx"

South Wales Argus:

Sarah Cribb's new son is Mike Harry George Cribb, who was born on May 19. She said: "Here is our little pride and joy Mike Harry George Cribb who can’t wait to meet you all!" Mike is pictured meeting his Nanny Ange.

South Wales Argus:

Denni Davies was born on April 28. His mum sent in this picture of 'our handsome boy'. Denni said: "I know I made everyone wait & now it’s my turn, but I cannot wait to cuddle with all my family and friends when it is safe to do so. My big brother Archie is having everyone’s share for now. Stay safe."

South Wales Argus:

Scott Davies and Natasha Green welcomed baby Violet Rose Davies on May 20. They said: "In such difficult times it can be challenging not to see family and friends but we will make up for it when it's safe and all of us will have the best cuddles and giggles together x"