The mothers who returned to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's annual Halloween Baby Parade Oct. 30 universally talked about the pain of childbirth.
But they also said things like "the nurses were awesome," "it was an amazing experience," and "they were super friendly."
Ten moms and their babies, dressed in Halloween costumes, followed a parade route to the cheers of hospital personnel.
The moms posed for a photo with their babies before starting the baby parade at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
Hospital personnel cheered as the babies and their moms passed.
Piper Dolby, who was born July 25 at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is ready for the parade with mom, Alyssa Dolby.
Gemma Courtenay goes down the parade route with mom, Kristina Courtenay. She was born June 21.
Elowyn Walsh, who was born Oct. 2, must be an angel because she has wings. Her mom is East County's Kaitlyn Walsh.
Issak Olarsch of East County was born May 29 by C section. His mom, Nikki Olarsch said everything went as planned at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
Sarasota's Camila Zorrilla was born on Easter and was the only baby born that day at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
Ian Heath, who was born March 29, checks out the excitement while being carried by mom, Kaia Heath, during the parade.
Wonder Woman Palmer Schmitz is carried by her mom, Palmetto's Laura Van Handel, during the parade. Laura said it was pain and happiness Oct. 2 when her daughter was born.
Coleson Rosati sits with mom, Bradenton's Angel Rosati, before beginning the parade. Coleson, who was born Aug. 16, wore a turtle costume.
Alyssa Dolby gives her baby, Piper Dolby, a squeeze during the parade. She said giving birth at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center was a "great, amazing experience."
Aden DeSantis, who was born Aug. 19, makes sure no one sneaks up on mom, Michelle DeSantis, during the parade.
East County's Isla Olson, who was born Oct. 13, was worn out before the parade.
East County's Athena Sager, dressed as Minnie Mouse, is ready to get the party started with mom, Allyson Sager. She was born Aug. 17.
