No tightening but still contractions?

Emily
I'm having somewhat mild period like cramps on and off. Can contractions be like this with no rock hard tightening of uterus? The cramping is low and kind of goes into my legs. Usually when I get Braxton hick my whole stomach gets hard so I'm confused if these are just growing/baby moving 

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