Intense Cramping 39 weeks

Jojo

Hi all, I’ve been having intense period like cramping for the last two days. They become consistent about 5 minutes apart ( I can’t still talk and walk through them) then fizzle out and start back up again..

Has anyone experienced this, close to labor?

I know it’s probably my body prepping- but it’s been mentally and physically exhausting. I just need someone to tell me it’s my body prepping, or wanting to go into labor 😭