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albgray 
Hi friends!
Just thought I'd check in during the half way point of my 2ww. The first week has flown by (not the usual). Most of you know may know, this past Monday I was in a car accident (someone hit me). This was also the day of our 5th IUI. I've been so busy dealing with post-accident stuff, it has made the first week of the 2ww go by very fast.
Which leads me on to other things accident-related...the accident left me with what the dr calls "lumbar strain." He thought after 3 days, I would be feeling much better, and within 5-7 days, I would be back to normal. Tomorrow is day 7 since the accident, and I'm still experiencing A LOT of pain in my lower back.
The dr encouraged me to remain active and thought it would help with the soreness. I went to work last week, and completely overdid it. So, the next day, I only worked 1/2 day. I'm trying to only do what I can tolerate. But, I don't know how long this will last (and I'm getting a little nervous).
The pain is usually very bad at night when I try to sleep. I think this is because my body is resting and I don't have any other stimulus. And, to top it off, I'm not getting much sleep.
Since I am in my 2ww, my RE has only authorized me to take a mild pain reliever (low dose Percocet, includes acetaminophen) and muscle relaxer (Flexeril). If I were not in the 2ww, I would probably feel better by taking an anti-inflammatory med, but my RE said they are off limits until my beta.
My beta is Friday, June 19. I know it is not worth the risk to take anything else before we know whether or not I am pg. I'm just so frustrated over this whole accident and everything it has caused (if only the young woman had been paying attention!
). I can't help but think, IF I am pg, how is this back problem going to affect the pregnancy? And, if I'm not pg, how did the accident affect the potential pregnancy? I will always wonder about this.
Sorry for rambling, but just needed to get some thoughts out. For the record, I was feeling super excited and confident about the IUI up until the point of the accident. Now, I'm just indifferent.
I hope all of you are doing well. Hugs to all!
Alli
P.S. I am open to any suggestions.
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Good luck and take lot´s of care! I am, also, on the 2WW (and I am going nuts).
Take care and pamper yourself!
ErikaCas
Good luck on Friday! I think perhaps with the extra circumstances you have dealt with you will be getting a BFP.. you just deserve it!!! I don't have any experience with the lower back pain you are having, I am just so sorry. Please try not to worry.. I am going to think positive for you!!! Love you hon!
Shanny2007
I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. I had one June of 2008... unliscensed, uninsured, illegal alien pulled into my lane. ARGH! If you feel confident that they checked your lower back out okay- xrays and all... maybe you could visit a chiropractor or get a good massage to help. I used to think chiropractics was just crazy until my back hurt bad enough I was willing to try anything--- and it worked.
I hope you bet your BFP Friday.
echobabies
I would be the same way! I would always wonder if I hadn't been pg was it because I picked up that girl? Was it because I took it too hard? Everything would pop up. But you can't burden yourself with what if's and take it as easy as possible. I know that is contradictory because you need to work out the soreness. Good luck! Let us know on Friday how it goes.
anmpcos
I am so sorry. I hope part of the back pain is from a little one implanting and that it soon passes. You are so close to your beta now and I will be praying for a BIG FAT POSITIVE! :-)
Lioness816
So sorry to hear about your accident. Thank goodness you are alright! Praying that Friday you get your BFP..10 dpo is still early to test. Big hugs!!
SueCQ