Early Labor Signs?

Ma

Hi ladies! I need some advice, and I’m sorry if this is TMI in advance!

I’m 34 - almost 35 - weeks pregnant, and for the last week or so I feel like I’m... changing, if that makes sense. My Braxton Hicks has gotten progressively worse/more frequent, people are telling me I look like I’ve dropped, I feel intense pressure on my lower cervix and back area which makes it uncomfortable to walk, and my discharge has gone from manageable to incredibly watery and extremely heavy (every time I get up or walk around I soak myself 😰), and for the first time in my entire pregnancy my nipples are extremely sore and I’m leaking heavily (I’ve been leaking from my breasts for about a month and a half but the last few days it’s been almost non-stop).

Then just starting today, I’ve been feeling intense, building pressure in my uterus that’s accompanied by “deep” pain (think period cramps but more painful and sharp). It doesn’t seem to be necessarily in any sort of pattern or getting more frequent time-wise, but it’s been steady and consistent throughout the day. I’d say every 15-30 minutes and sometimes twice within 5 minutes or so. The pain feeling is also getting a little more intense as it happens.

Is this just Braxton Hicks ramping up? My doctor has told me that I’ll most likely be a few days to a few weeks early, but this seems really soon. Did you notice any changes within the days and weeks leading up to L&D like this? I have an OBGYN appointment on Wednesday but I’m wondering if I should go in sooner. What changes/signs did you notice happening leading up to the big day? I feel like I’m being extremely paranoid!!