I’ve been having Braxton Hicks for a while now which have always been tightening across the front of my abdomen, but today I’m having contractions that are radiating from my lower back to the front.

With my first I had only back labor, never had any Braxton Hicks so I felt like it as easier for me to tell.

The discomfort is very noticeable, doesn’t go away with walking or changing positions at all, they seem to last about 30-45 seconds

I’m going to try to sleep and obviously if I can’t sleep through them I’m going to suspect they’re true contractions but these are my times, I’m currently 38+5 but my first was born at 40+5