Well, I *said* I wasn't ready

[Cindysphinx]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

 

[S&V-not_dead_yet]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

1. How does your hip feel?

If "a heck of a lot better than before", then it's all good; everything else will come with time and practice and your body remembering how to move and hit and recover.

I hit for the first time in 2 months [am sitting out due to GE but my buddy was jonesing for a hit so I agreed] and I decided to try and serve: the first one, I almost completely whiffed it [I barely scraped it] and it landed on my head. "That's pretty much what I expected," I commented to my friend, who was polite enough not to ROFL.

After a couple of more attempts, I was back in the groove.

I'm not saying your comeback will be as quick or easy but the progression will probably be similar; your body just needs to catch up with your mind.

Welcome back!

 

[silentkman]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

I hate the sacrifice nature of League tennis. i would never put myself in that position. You will get better in time.

 

[Bambooman]

I am unclear why fixing bad habits was put off for so long?

 

[BenC]

look at it from your opponent's point of view too - while sure, winning is nice, they probably wanted a somewhat competitive match too.

 

[cks]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement.

Awesome. I look forward to hearing more stories of USTA league shenanigans.

 

[Fintft]

1. How does your hip feel?

If "a heck of a lot better than before", then it's all good; everything else will come with time and practice and your body remembering how to move and hit and recover.

I hit for the first time in 2 months [am sitting out due to GE but my buddy was jonesing for a hit so I agreed] and I decided to try and serve: the first one, I almost completely whiffed it [I barely scraped it] and it landed on my head. "That's pretty much what I expected," I commented to my friend, who was polite enough not to ROFL.

After a couple of more attempts, I was back in the groove.

I'm not saying your comeback will be as quick or easy but the progression will probably be similar; your body just needs to catch up with your mind.

Welcome back!

@Cindysphinx
Exactly, if you felt good physically, that's all that matters!

 

[LeeD]

Good to hear you are back. Hope it continues.
Last Nov., I played for the 1st time in 2 years. Got to warm up with 10 shots. I was horrid, the 3 others consistent....laughing at my play.
Back in the '90's, I'd take as long as 7 years completely out of tennis.

 

[S&V-not_dead_yet]

I hate the sacrifice nature of League tennis. i would never put myself in that position.

My perspective is that I get to play up, which I may not get the chance to do normally. So I get my butt kicked? Maybe I'll get a few good shots in.

 

[J D]

Don’t get discouraged. I had to take 15 years off because of a bad back. I finally went to a chiropractor and, after just six weeks, I was able to run and play tennis again.

I came back two levels lower than I had been. It took me several years to move up one level from that. Yes, it was very frustrating at times, but I learned a few things.

Mentally stay in the moment, not the past. Drop all expectations and play just because it feels good to be moving and pain free. Take joy in a well struck shot or well constructed point when they happen.

Competitive tennis may not be the best place to start because it automatically creates pressure to perform at a certain level, which may not be realistic.

You will get better, but you need to adjust to a new normal. You will if you give yourself a chance, and you will be glad you did.

 

[LeeD]

Worse is to experience how badly I slipped, while the other 3 guys, all 14-30 years my junior, got better in the past 3 years..

 

[onehandbh]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

First of all, congratulations on your return to the court!

Don't be too hard on yourself. Although, I have never delt with something as serious as a hip replacement, I did take a long break from tennis (for various reasons) at one point. While I felt fine when I returned to the court, I found that my ball-tracking and reaction times were super slow from not playing, and I was missing all kinds of what I thought were easy shots. I think the level of your tennis will gradually improve. Just be patience and don't be too hard on yourself.

For training net reaction speed, try hitting volleys against a wall.

 

[TenS_Ace]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

Welcome back and TRUST your body!! Not your brain!!

 

[Mongolmike]

Welcome back, happy to hear! Let the journey and stories continue!

 

[RatedPG]

It can only go up from here

The most important thing to note here, is that you are out there playing, at all, after hip replacement surgery. Take it one step at a time…. And enjoy the process of slowly rebuilding everything back to where it was.

 

[S&V-not_dead_yet]

It can only go up from here

The most important thing to note here, is that you are out there playing, at all, after hip replacement surgery. Take it one step at a time…. And enjoy the process of slowly rebuilding everything back to where it was.

...and possibly beyond.

 

[legcramp]

Have you tried pickleball?

 

[Creighton]

In good news I got my first win in what seems like forever in 8.0

 

[Moon Shooter]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

I’m sorry your injury is still causing problems for you.

i just lost 7-6 6-3 after being up 5-0 in the first set. I feel bad for my partner too. No injury to blame I felt fine. The problem was lack of ability on my part. Not only was I rarely putting away the put aways I was often putting them away in the net.

Tennis is why God made bourbon and did not give us perfect memories. I’m going to bed and will try to stop thinking about that tennis ball hitting tape.

 

[Cindysphinx]

Thanks, everyone! I think I'm going to put together a seasonal contract group for the fall. I just need more reps, clearly.

In the meantime, I'm not in the lineup for our next match. Weird, huh?

 

[RatedPG]

Thanks, everyone! I think I'm going to put together a seasonal contract group for the fall. I just need more reps, clearly.

In the meantime, I'm not in the lineup for our next match. Weird, huh?

It is probably a good thing to not be in the next match. Gives you time to fine tune your technique. I remember you saying you were bumped from 3.5 to 4.0 and now back down to 3.5. So, you now know you have enough talent to be a top tier 3.5. I think your captain knows this too. Also, don’t forget they sacrificed your team against the top team. So, it doesn’t really count. I would just try to get better for the winnable matches.

Just wondering… do you practice with any of your league teams? How do you do in practice? Sometimes, you can get a gauge of your level, prior to competing. If your win ratio is less than 25%, don’t compete; between 25% to 75% compete; more than 75%, step up to the plate without even thinking about it.

 

[jimmy8]

It's good you didn't dial back because then you might get stuck there. Just keep doing you and it will improve eventually. Maybe the opponents were sandbaggers and you lost by a lot because they're cheaters. In my experience of USTA, the 8-12 matches I played or watched, 100% of the opponents cared so much about winning that they resorted to sub-human behavior.

 

[sureshs]

I feel bad for my partner.

I used to feel bad about letting down my partner. But then I stopped caring. If they are good enough, they can go find someone else to partner with, else better put up with me.

 

[sureshs]

I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

Lessons are a waste of time and money at your age. Just hit against a wall till you get some of the timing back, and then just go play with someone. That is enough.

 

[ktx]

In the meantime, I'm not in the lineup for our next match. Weird, huh?

I'm sure your captain is just spreading out the matches right now. She knew you were coming back from injury, asked you to play, AND sacrified you on line 1...I don't think you have anything to feel bad about.

 

[S&V-not_dead_yet]

I'm sure your captain is just spreading out the matches right now. She knew you were coming back from injury, asked you to play, AND sacrified you on line 1...I don't think you have anything to feel bad about.

Now that I think about it, that was a lame move by the captain: if I knew someone was coming back after surgery and hadn't played for 7 months, I'd try to put them in the lowest line a few times so they can get some rhythm back. Putting them at the highest line is a recipe for frustration and that's the last thing I want for the returning player [well, 2nd to last; injury would be the last].

Unless the captain is gunning for playoffs and this was a calculated move.

 

[jimmy8]

Now that I think about it, that was a lame move by the captain: if I knew someone was coming back after surgery and hadn't played for 7 months, I'd try to put them in the lowest line a few times so they can get some rhythm back. Putting them at the highest line is a recipe for frustration and that's the last thing I want for the returning player [well, 2nd to last; injury would be the last].

Unless the captain is gunning for playoffs and this was a calculated move.

I'm guessing calculated.

 

[Creighton]

I'm guessing calculated.

Definitely. You know what you're getting yourself into when you sign up for teams that want to win.

Team I'll be the sacrifice any day of the week if my team gets the win.

 

[Roforot]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

rough start. After a major surgery, you can ask to have your rating adjusted so you can play w/ more competitve matches. The biggest thing is not being injured or feeling pain.
I hate to say it, but you may also want to consider pickleball.

 

[sureshs]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

I fed the above to Chatsonic and it created this paraphrasing:


After seven months of not playing USTA matches, social matches, or practice hits due to a hip replacement, yesterday marked the return to tennis for the writer. Despite receiving lessons from November and having the captain ask them to join the 7.5 season, they were still ill-prepared for the match.


The writer found themselves making a series of mistakes, from missing shoulder-high volleys, framing easy sitters onto the next court, and making countless double faults. With their poor performance, they began to diagnose the errors they were making, such as the racket being pointed down and not being able to swing the racket fast enough to hit the ball.


However, there was a small moment of hope when, at 0-6 and 0-4, they decided to start hitting slice returns and following them in, which caused enough of a disruption to the 4.0 that they got into a long deuce game. Despite this, their attempts were not enough to win a single game.


The writer felt bad for their partner, especially since they were playing 7.5 combo and the writer's play did not even reach the level of a 3.0. They recognize that even if they were a 3.0, they would not have been prepared for this match, as they were attempting shots that were dialed in months ago.

 

[travlerajm]

Yesterday was my return to tennis after a hip replacement. In the seven months since, I had not played a USTA match, a social match, a practice hit, or hit with the ball machine. I resume weekly lessons in November, and I've had maybe six lessons. In those lessons, we are fixing a host of terrible habits, and things are getting better.

I had planned to sit the January-April season out because I don't feel ready, but my 7.5 captain asked me to play anyway. This makes sense; no matter how terrible I am, I am better than a default, right?

Apparently not. In my debut match last night, we lost 0-6, 0-6.

I was atrocious. So very bad. I missed shoulder-high volleys I always make. I did not hit quality volleys when I did make them. I framed easy sitters onto the next court. I made DFs in bunches. I made constant first-ball errors.

After doing all of that for a while, I started running diagnostics. "Oh, I see. She passed me DTL because my racket is pointed down at the ground, and I couldn't raise it fast enough to hit the ball." "Oh, I see. I might need to swing the racket faster if I would like the serve to go over the net." I felt like I was recovering my shots one by one as we marched toward defeat.

The only bright spot was that, at 0-6 & 0-4, I decided I would start hitting slice returns and following them in. This bothered the 4.0 enough that we got into a long deuce game. And even that wasn't enough to win a single game.

I feel bad for my partner. We were sacrificed on Court One, and this is 7.5 combo. We had no chance if I was going to play like a 3.0. Worse than a 3.0, actually. A 3.0 knows what she can do and isn't constantly attempting rusty shots that were dialed in six months ago.

Every good inspirational comeback story has to start with a painful low point.

 

[optic yellow]

Were the slice returns a new thing for you?

 

[LeeD]

Moving forward, heading upwards...not so bad..

 

[InsuranceMan]

I used to feel bad about letting down my partner. But then I stopped caring. If they are good enough, they can go find someone else to partner with, else better put up with me.

Srsh nobody could be let down by you

 

[travlerajm]

Srsh nobody could be let down by you

When I play dubs with Sureshs, I play with extra intensity to make sure I don’t let him down.

 

[sureshs]

When I play dubs with Sureshs, I play with extra intensity to make sure I don’t let him down.

Pickleball is much easier. Most free public places rotate you out or split your team after every game, so you can safely ignore your partner.

 

[Cindysphinx]

Bump!!

Yes, I am still alive, nine-months post hip replacement.

Unfortunately, I am losing up a storm. I get to be smoked in a league match maybe every other week, and I take 2-3 private lessons a month. Until recently, it was too cold to practice. I could not do a single thing right. Things have warmed up, though. I have played socially, I am working out more, I am using the ball machine, it is coming along.

I seem to have a new big challenge, though . . . .

My daughter and son-in-law are pregnant, and expecting in July.

It's *triplets.*

These are spontaneous triplets, so no fertility treatment. There are no multiples on either side of the family, and the odds of this are 1/9000 pregnancies. Two boys and a girl, all healthy.

This means I will be putting the time, effort, and money that used to go to tennis to helping with this massive undertaking. They will probably move in with us a few months after the babies come because . . . well, triplets.

By the time these children are out of diapers, I will probably be a 2.5.

Cindy -- hoping the babies are named Rafa, Francis, and Venus

 

[S&V-not_dead_yet]

Bump!!

Yes, I am still alive, nine-months post hip replacement.

Unfortunately, I am losing up a storm. I get to be smoked in a league match maybe every other week, and I take 2-3 private lessons a month. Until recently, it was too cold to practice. I could not do a single thing right. Things have warmed up, though. I have played socially, I am working out more, I am using the ball machine, it is coming along.

I seem to have a new big challenge, though . . . .

My daughter and son-in-law are pregnant, and expecting in July.

It's *triplets.*

These are spontaneous triplets, so no fertility treatment. There are no multiples on either side of the family, and the odds of this are 1/9000 pregnancies. Two boys and a girl, all healthy.

This means I will be putting the time, effort, and money that used to go to tennis to helping with this massive undertaking. They will probably move in with us a few months after the babies come because . . . well, triplets.

By the time these children are out of diapers, I will probably be a 2.5.

Cindy -- hoping the babies are named Rafa, Francis, and Venus

When I saw "bump!", I thought "Cindy got bumped back to 4.0".

Now that I read the post, it could also be about her daughter's mid-section.

Such a multi-purpose word.

Well, congrats! 20-25 years until the first Slam...

 

[sureshs]

Bump!!

Yes, I am still alive, nine-months post hip replacement.

Unfortunately, I am losing up a storm. I get to be smoked in a league match maybe every other week, and I take 2-3 private lessons a month. Until recently, it was too cold to practice. I could not do a single thing right. Things have warmed up, though. I have played socially, I am working out more, I am using the ball machine, it is coming along.

I seem to have a new big challenge, though . . . .

My daughter and son-in-law are pregnant, and expecting in July.

It's *triplets.*

These are spontaneous triplets, so no fertility treatment. There are no multiples on either side of the family, and the odds of this are 1/9000 pregnancies. Two boys and a girl, all healthy.

This means I will be putting the time, effort, and money that used to go to tennis to helping with this massive undertaking. They will probably move in with us a few months after the babies come because . . . well, triplets.

By the time these children are out of diapers, I will probably be a 2.5.

Cindy -- hoping the babies are named Rafa, Francis, and Venus

Name one of them sureshs

 

[sureshs]

Bump!!

Yes, I am still alive, nine-months post hip replacement.

Unfortunately, I am losing up a storm. I get to be smoked in a league match maybe every other week, and I take 2-3 private lessons a month. Until recently, it was too cold to practice. I could not do a single thing right. Things have warmed up, though. I have played socially, I am working out more, I am using the ball machine, it is coming along.

I seem to have a new big challenge, though . . . .

My daughter and son-in-law are pregnant, and expecting in July.

It's *triplets.*

These are spontaneous triplets, so no fertility treatment. There are no multiples on either side of the family, and the odds of this are 1/9000 pregnancies. Two boys and a girl, all healthy.

This means I will be putting the time, effort, and money that used to go to tennis to helping with this massive undertaking. They will probably move in with us a few months after the babies come because . . . well, triplets.

By the time these children are out of diapers, I will probably be a 2.5.

Cindy -- hoping the babies are named Rafa, Francis, and Venus

I have told you many times not to waste money on lessons. Give that money for diapers since you are not going to improve with lessons

 

[sureshs]

Cindy has used the correct terminology of both being pregnant.

 

[onehandbh]

Bump!!

Yes, I am still alive, nine-months post hip replacement.

Unfortunately, I am losing up a storm. I get to be smoked in a league match maybe every other week, and I take 2-3 private lessons a month. Until recently, it was too cold to practice. I could not do a single thing right. Things have warmed up, though. I have played socially, I am working out more, I am using the ball machine, it is coming along.

I seem to have a new big challenge, though . . . .

My daughter and son-in-law are pregnant, and expecting in July.

It's *triplets.*

These are spontaneous triplets, so no fertility treatment. There are no multiples on either side of the family, and the odds of this are 1/9000 pregnancies. Two boys and a girl, all healthy.

This means I will be putting the time, effort, and money that used to go to tennis to helping with this massive undertaking. They will probably move in with us a few months after the babies come because . . . well, triplets.

By the time these children are out of diapers, I will probably be a 2.5.

Cindy -- hoping the babies are named Rafa, Francis, and Venus

First of all, congratulations!

You can create some functional crosstraining exercises while you spend time with the triplets.

e.g. strength training while carrying them, working on peripheral vision tracking (keeping an eye on 3 crawling babies at once)

When I had my kid, I tried to carry him as much as possible, often taking the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.

 

[MisterP]

Friends don’t let friends name their babies Francis.

 

[travlerajm]

Friends don’t let friends name their babies Francis.

Peaked during WW1.

 

[kevrol]

Looks like Francis is making a comeback to me.

 

[travlerajm]

Looks like Francis is making a comeback to me.

Weak name era since 2014.

 

[Cashman]

Friends don’t let friends name their babies Francis.

lighten up Francis