On the mend

First full day of activity and I managed fairly well.  However, I am definitely feeling it.

Jon and I signed up to put a team in for our friends Breast Cancer Tourney over a month ago.  I absolutely LOVE tournament ball.  Given my situation I figured I would sit this tournament out..  I did bring my stuff with me just incase I felt up to playing but was pretty sure I'd just keep book all day since we had enough girls.  After about 2 games I was itching to play.  So, in a game where we were up by 15 and only needed 5 to enforce the run rule I decided I wanted to get a swing in.  By the time I got up to bat we only needed one more run to end the game.  I hadn't thrown or warmed up at all nor did I even have my cleats on but I managed to rock one into the outfield for a double!  My hubby ended up driving me in with a hit to end the game.  So, my first attempt at playing was a successful one.  After that game we had a pretty long break so I decided to put my cleats on and thought about playing an inning or two in the field.  I played a whole game rotating in the field at 1st base and had a few at bats.  I was feeling pretty good - mentally this was good for me as I haven't done much since Wednesday.  I haven't worked and haven't moved around too much but I felt great.  At this point I know physically I am capable of heading back to work.  

By the time I got home my body definitely ached.  I almost felt like I had the flu.  I know that pregnancy can take a lot of out you and I'm sure that goes the same for getting your body back to normal after the loss.  I guess I will take the physical side effects of today as playing was good for me mentally and lets me know that I am ready to be out in the world again doing what I do. Softball = therapy :)

We finished the tournament 4th of out 15 teams and had an absolute blast. It was a great day with great people.  Deb ran a wonderful tournament and I am glad I was able to be part and help her in her fundraising efforts.  

I finished off my day with my R&D girls laughing and carrying on in our normal fashion. We even popped in the wedding video for some extra giggles. I love these girls, my softball family.  I am so grateful for such awesome teammates.  I am even more grateful for the guac, chips & salsa, cannoli dip and enchiladas that were left for me after the evening!  My belly will definitely be happy for the next few days!