Help? Is this normal or am I sick?

Sarah • Wife and mother of a baby boy 💙

So since about the 2nd I have been getting more irregular and sometimes regular contractions, nausea, constant lower back ache/pain and been going to the restroom way more frequently.

Yesterday it suddenly got worse feeling like a really bad period and I have been going to the restroom every hour or less (both types), it has not gone away.

I know sometimes your body cleans itself out before labor but talking to some friends they think mine might be excessive and are worried I may be sick on top of prelabor/early labor.

Thoughts? Thank you so much for any advice/help. If the bad cramps/contractions don’t go away within the hour I’ll call my FBU and inquire with them.