Honestly it just sounds like you've strained something, with a couple of weeks of complete rest and some icing it should be fine, but it may take longer because you're never going to completely rest your knee unless you go with crutches. Maybe look into a knee brace for while your exercising?

okay yeah a knee brace sounds like a good idea….i’ll see if i can pick one up at a sports store when i get home!! thank you so much 😭you guys are making me feel less anxious and more relieved ily all so much 💓