Recent Ramblings

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.