Playing Soccer Again

I started playing soccer again last weekend on my old coed team.  It was a preseason tournament.  We played three 30 minute games.  Every time we won, we had to play again.  We almost won the 3rd game as well, but we lost in a shootout.  It was one game too many for me.  It was only 6 weeks after having Rachel.  I could really tell that I haven't worked out for almost a year.  Also, my hips were killing me.  I don't think they are quite back to where they started from.  My brain worked so much faster than my feet and I almost fell on my face multiple times.  I also missed a shot where I was about 5 feet in front of the goal.  It was the worst shot of my life.  I think my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where they used to be.

I debated on putting this first picture in my blog.  It was taken during the game.  It will be a reminder to me that I need to work out more to get my stomach to where it needs to be.  I think as soon as I finish this post I will go do some sit-ups.

Here is a picture of Marie and I at half-time.  She had Emma about 3 months before I had Rachel.  Both Emma and Rachel were at the game cheering their moms on.

Here is Rachel cheering me on.  Tim's mom brought her down and kept her busy while I played.  (Thanks so much Heather!)  She slept through the first 2 games.  Actually, she was sleeping when the second game was over, but I knew she was going to wake up soon, so I took her up to Tim's parents house and fed her in between games.  I had 30 minutes between games and 2 minutes to drive up the hill, 2 minutes to drive back, 5 minutes to take off my gear, and so I had 21 minutes to feed her (good thing she was okay with that).  When I got back to the game, I got there right as it was starting...but I still had to put my gear back on.  I almost made it!

I am having a hard time saving up milk.  I produce enough for her on a daily basis, but when I pump to save up, then I have nothing for Rachel.  I hope I can save up enough so that when I go back to work, I have some for her.  It is a good thing we don't have anymore tournament games, because I don't think I can do the whole running up and feeding her in between games thing anymore.