Holy back pain!

Christie

For my first 2 girls I was induced early so I have no idea what going into labor on my own is like. I'm 37w 2d . The other night I almost went in because the contractions or braxton hicks were about 8- 10 mins apart . Today the back pain started , lower back and is going down my right leg . Laying down helps but I have a 1 and 3 yrs old so that's not an option. Is that a sign of being in labor. I don't know if I should be going in or wait it out ,help