36 weeks, 1/2 cm dilated and having backache with contractions

My boyfriend came in me last night after I told him not to now I’m having inconsistent contractions that hurt a little. I feel each contraction from my abdomen to my vagina. I really don’t want to go to L&D knowing I’ll just be sent home. Could these contractions cause me to dilate more? I’m just not sure if I should go I really don’t want to bother the staff right now.

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