Labor

Yesterday morning I was experiencing contractions without pain just pressure about 4 to 5 minutes apart, it went on for about an hour and a half to 2 hours and my mom took me in to get checked. Turns out I am 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. They gave me 2 shots to stop contractions but I've been getting them regularly again last night and they're coming with more than a slight pressure and with menstrual like cramps mainly on my right side. I made myself go to sleep so I could get some sleep but was up about 4 times last night. So far this morning I've only had 2 but I'm going in to see my doctor at 2 PM. I'm just really tired and uncomfortable and was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to be a little more comfortable during early labor? I'm nervous because i was in labor for 38 hours with my first daughter and was hoping to make this one a little easier.