Contractions

I feel like I've been having contractions they've not been a constant but it feels like bad period cramps starts in my stomach and goes to my lower back I felt them at around 11 went and laid down a few hours and I'm starting to feel them again. I'm 35 weeks and 2 days and was dilated to a 1 yesterday at my appointment. As long as they don't get worse or I have any spotting should I be ok at home? I've experienced Braxton hicks and this doesn't feel like that at all.