36 weeks

Been having irregular painful contractions for a couple days now and constant period like cramping. I had an appointment yesterday but they didn't do a cervix check. I was just told to drink more water (I drink a gallon a day already) and that if it continued to get worse to just go to l&d.; It hasn't gotten any worse, it's just persistent. But this morning I woke up and I swear my belly is so much smaller! Hoping this kid stays in just a bit longer! First Pic is from a couple days ago second Pic is this morning..