There were also plenty of tributes to midwives and NHS staff who have helped bring new life into the world over the last eight weeks. Scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see some of the photos we received:
5. Grace Marie Kenny
Shelby Laybourn shared this picture of Grace Marie Kenny who was born on 22 April, weighing 7lb 5ozs. Photo: Other
6. Joseph Paul Kirkup
Brooke Long posted this photo of Joseph Paul Kirkup, born on 2 April at Sunderland Royal Hospital weighing 7lb 14ozs. Photo: Other
7. Emmie Fearne Wade
Janine Rowe shared this picture, commenting: "Emmie Fearne Wade born on the 11 May at 23:45 weighing 7lb2oz. She was born at the QE Gateshead. Thank you to all of the amazing nurses and doctors we were looked after so well can’t thank you enough xxx" Photo: Other
8. Louie and Vinnie Flounders
Nikki Flounders posted this photo of Louie and Vinnie Flounders who were born on 26 March, weighing 4lb 10ozs and 4lb 15ozs. Photo: Other