That's how it started for me too. I could not sleep. Pain got worse by the hours. Wait it out at home till you can't take it anymore that's what I did and when I got to the hospital I was 9cm dilated. Good luck.
That's when i had my first daughter...at 38 and 6 and they contractions started like period cramps but my back. If they get stronger go in to l&d.
Thats not early your full term
Sounds like labor or start of it. Dehydration can cause contractions so make sure you have enough water. If it continues you can call l&d see what they say or go in. It doesnt hurt to get checked out. Goodluck
I'm having the same thing, the pain isn't so bad but they've been consistent for a few hours. Have you timed them?