severe menstrual like cramps almost 36 weeks

Mandy

I'm 35 weeks 5 days pregnant. For the past few days I've been having small period like cramps. Not painful, just kind of there. But now it hurts A LOT! I can barely stand up straight sometimes. My back hurts. I'm trying to lay down and relax but I'm low key panicking while everyone else is sleeping because this is my first baby and I dont know how much pain is normal. Its 1am I'm supposed to be at work but I'm in too much pain. Should I call the hospital? Should I wait until morning to call my doctor?

update: I went to the hospital to get checked and I'm in labor! My water broke so they're giving me penicillin