Contractions for 4 hours.

I'm 38 weeks and so miserable after having mild to moderate contractions in my belly and back, every 3-17 minutes for the past 4 hours. The pressure is insane and it hurts. I've tried everything to make them stop from water and rest to bribery and threats! Please offer advice to help.

Update: After 14 hours I went to the hospital and found out I was in labor for real, dilated to 6 cm and admitted! I then delivered my almost 7 lb baby 2.5 hours later.