34 weeks.. period like cramps?

I’m 34 weeks along, I started having light cramps last week around Thursday, about a 2 on a 1-10 pain scale. On Sunday morning, I woke up because I was having a sharp main, it didn’t last long, I ended up falling back asleep.. maybe it was Braxton Hicks? That was about a 4 or 5. Today I’ve been having period like cramps all day, mostly very light cramps, but once in a while it’ll be strong cramping. I saw my doctor today, she said to watch what’s going on with my body bc I could possibly go into labor early. So my question is, have any other ladies had this experience? Was it early labor? Or is it just Braxton Hicks? FTM here, so I’m not sure what to expect. Both my mom and mother in-law had their water break before they experienced any pain, so any word of advice or what others have experienced would be appreciated 🤗