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Lydia Bright gives birth to baby daughter with ex Lee Cronin and says she’s ‘absolutely perfect’

LYDIA Bright has given birth to her first child with ex Lee Cronin.

The former The Only Way is Essex star welcomed her daughter on Friday.

 Lydia and her ex Lee have welcomed their first daughter
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Lydia and her ex Lee have welcomed their first daughter

Confirming the news on Instagram, she wrote: "My darling girl has arrived. I am so overwhelmed with love, she is absolutely perfect."

The new mum shared a precious snap of her newborn grabbing her mum's thumb with the post.

Lydia previously told The Sun Online about how much she loved being pregnant.

She revealed that she's put on two stone in weight during her pregnancy - and absolutely loves her new boobs.

The excited 29-year-old said she "feels great" in her body.

 Lydia shared a picture of her newborn daughter's tiny hand on Instagram
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Lydia shared a picture of her newborn daughter's tiny hand on InstagramCredit: Instagram
 Lydia Bright, pictured back in September on holiday, was due to give birth next month
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Lydia Bright, pictured back in September on holiday, was due to give birth next month

Speaking exclusively to Sun Online, the fitness lover said: "I've got just under six weeks left now if I give birth on the date, which doesn't always happen.

"I do feel really good ... I have put on two stone, it's all baby, so far. I got on the scales and I haven't really, to be fair (gone up a size) I've just been wearing the same stuff. Trousers I'll just order bigger, but to be fair I wear the same stuff constantly."

She added: "My boobs, I had the smallest boobs! They are the one thing I don't want to go after, the bump can go but I'd love if they'd stay."

 Lydia rose to fame on TOWIE
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Lydia rose to fame on TOWIECredit: PA:Press Association

Lydia, who showed off her six pack on Instagram last April, celebrated the impending arrival of her first child with a lavish weekend long baby-shower last year.

She was joined by celeb pals including Lucy Mecklenburgh and Denise van Outen for the luxurious bash held at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales.

The former Towie star was well and truly spoiled over the weekend as they stayed in the stunning Hunter lodges – which come with their  own indoor sauna and an outdoor hot tub.

The group definitely made the most of it as Lydia’s mum Debbie was seen enjoying a glass of fizz while in the hottub with Amber Dowding.

 The star revealed her bump last week at the gala performance of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA at The Royal Albert Hall with stylish mum Debbie
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The star revealed her bump last week at the gala performance of Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA at The Royal Albert Hall with stylish mum DebbieCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh posed up in their personalised gowns
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Lydia Bright and Lucy Mecklenburgh posed up in their personalised gowns

Things even took a wild turn at one point as a few of the guests ditched their personalised robes and went running naked through the fields.

The baby-shower weekend kicked off with welcome drinks and a plush dinner.

During the weekend, therapists were also on hand to deliver pampering treatments for the guests.

 Lydia posed up with her pal Denise Van Outen
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Lydia posed up with her pal Denise Van Outen
 Lydia's mum had a ball in the hottub
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Lydia's mum had a ball in the hottub
Inside Lydia Bright's lavish baby shower with celebs pals and personalised robes

Lydia revealed she was expecting her first child in August of last year at the same time she split from boyfriend Lee Cronin.

Despite no longer being together, Lee has remained a big part of her pregnancy and has attended all her appointments with her.

Towards the end of last year Lydia told her followers: “Our baby was very much planned and we are both very excited for her arrival. Lee has been at every scan.”

 The group dressed up for a lavish dinner
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The group dressed up for a lavish dinner
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