Period like cramping on and off for days

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Anyone else experiencing this?? My water broke with my first and all I had was Braxton Hicks. This time around I am having a lot of Braxton Hicks but now I feel like my first heavy period day, really uncomfortable cramps that radiate down my legs and feet. Is this just my body prepping or is it a sign labor is soon?? I’ve been loosing small pieces of my MP but no bloody show yet. Super annoying though!