How long did you have crampy BH?

For moms who've done the labor waiting game before, how long did you deal with those BH contractions that come with some cramping/pain (more than just tightening) but not near enough to be "real contractions"? I'm 37 and 4 and have had the stronger BH a few times each night for about 4 days! They usually don't wake me up in the sense that they're painful, but I wake up realizing they are happening, if that makes sense. Just wondering if any moms experienced this "practice labor" and for how many weeks!