38.4 period cramps

Paige

I’ve been getting a lot of what feels like a period cramp it’s a different feeling than my Braxton hicks which normally is my stomach tightening and then lots of pressure! Is that considered a real contraction? This is baby #2 but with my first which was 7 years ago I was induced! So I really don’t know what natural labor would feel like! Should I start timing? Feel like a new mom all over again 😅