How long did your early labor last?

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This is my 3rd baby and I’m still so unsure of every pain😂. I’m almost 39 weeks and been having pain on and off for the past 14 hours. Like diarrhea cramps without the diarrhea, having to poop some, period cramps. I know everyone says “you will know” and yes I know what active labor feels like when you can’t breathe, but I was induced twice and never felt contractions until my water broke. I’m wondering if these irregular pains are the beginning of something or if something would have happened by now. I’ve been 2cm for weeks, had acupuncture Wednesday, lost mucus plug Thursday. Today is Saturday. 🤷🏼‍♀️