38 weeks, pre labor symptoms?

Amber
Im currently almost 38 weeks pregnant. I get braxton hicks contractions all day long and starting last night ive had a large increase in discharge. Its clear and a little sticky and I'll take showers and go to the bathroom and wipe it but it keeps coming back. Is it possible my water is leaking? I had to go to L&D once because of rapid swelling and they were annoyed so I don't want to go if its normal. I've also been having an achey back and neck, my next appointment is in a week. FTM, thanks in advance! 💖