When to goto hospital

I had my first at 42 weeks with an induction. I am not 37 weeks 4 days and been having what i thought was braxton hicks all day no matter what I did. Also accompanied with loose stools(tmi). I called my doctor who said and I quote "when you can't walk or speak through them then come in" which doesn't exactly put my mind at ease. all of my family is atleast 1 hour away I have my son with me who is only 1. I had such a quick labor with him 6 hours. i thought they would be more adiment about me going in to atleast be safe. I have loved my doctors up until this point but now i feel really upset with them. Has anyone had experience similar to this.