labor signs

so every time i’ve went into labor i was sleep and woke up to contractions except 1 time. my water broke and i didn’t start contractions until they put me on the pitocin. so i’m trying to see how does labor start off. does it start off with the intense contractions or do they work their way up. i’m having some pains feel like i’m about to start my cycle and lots of pressure but i’m not sure if this is it. it’s not consistent it’s coming and then going not even like contractions tho. feel like braxton hicks are coming and going as well. baby kicks every now and then but that’s nothing new i think he lazy😂 i’m trying to see should i keep an eye on this or just brush it off.