I don't believe bh contractions are painful. The period cramping thing sounds like real contractions to me. 

I'm 37 weeks & feeling them. :/

I'm 36 weeks, and I also am having this problem. I told my dr about it at my baby appointment, and she said that they are not Braxton hicks, but that they are actual contractions...she told me to just keep an eye on them. 

Mine aren't painful at all, they just tighten and feel almost warming? It's a weird feeling! I do however, have some small crampy feelings like period cramps today. Just getting ready I guess. 37 weeks today!Could you be a little dehydrated? Xxx