Braxton Hicks

La

I’m 20 weeks and I think Iv just experienced my first bout of Braxton Hicks.

Today Iv had a few period like cramps except more intense and my belly hardened/tightened with the cramp.

It wasn’t super painful but it was definitely uncomfortable and they haven’t been close together Iv only had about 3 in the past 10-12 or so hours.

Anyone else experience anything similar?

Am I wrong thinking that these are Braxton Hicks?