12wk old helix irritatated/infected

I know I had a rough sleep last night and def slept on that side, I woke up this morning and my piercing was red/swollen (no pus or pain etc.)..

Ive taken some anti-inflamms throughout the day, I kept checking on it and still a bit red/swollen and I thought irritation bump may be starting/alot of crusties around front of piercing. I feel like the swelling has gotten a bit better since this morning but idk if thats legit or wishful thinking.

I just got home and sprayed it (definitely an overkill amount) with sterile saline and I cant tell if its wet crusty or a irritation bump or worse 😭

I am a bit of a panicker so have tried not to touch it but def fucked w it too much, I did fold my ear forward to see the back bc I convinced myself the back (flatback) was embedded (it's not) so idk if thats contributing to some redness...

If I need to go to piercer Im not able to see until Sat bc of my work hours. Hoping for it to get better and not need that/for you guys to give me some peace of mind, Im a bit of a oveethinker (hyperchondriac lol) so need to be told if I'm being too much.

I did get it pierced with a slightly shorter than usual bar (she said as short as is safe for usual swelling and she felt comfortable) and things were looking good at 8wk check but suggested I could leave a bit longer...

Any other advice on healing is also appreciated!

P.S. my ear is wet in these photos, I feel like it makes it look a bit worse but I'm just going to let it air dry and am trying to follow the cardinal rule of leave it the hell alone!