First Contraction

Erin • I'm 22 and engaged to a hard working man, we are extremely excited to welcome our first little family member to this world
Was at a friends house for a pool party and I had my first braxton hicks contraction when I was just sitting there eating some food, it hit so hard I dropped my fork and let out this weird cry/gasp/moan sound! Lol my fiance freaked out and kept asking if I was okay and I made it worse by not answering right away, I could barely even breathe! It just knocked the wind out of me. As soon as it started dying down I ran into the pool and stayed there until we left, where I got another one but man the cold water felt soo good and helped with the pain. Do they become more reular as time goes on? Or worse? I need to know so I can mentally prepare 😫😫