Cramps at 26 weeks

Hey, girls, I’m just wondering if anyone else has been experiencing the same kind of feeling.

I’m 26 weeks and today I’ve been having some back pain. Normally I have some back pain here and there but it’s not something that normally lasts very long. It’s more of just a “feelin kinda achey” sensation. But today, for whatever reason, it’s more of a solid discomfort. Can’t get comfortable on the couch no matter how I sit or lay. Can’t walk or stand long without it popping back up. I use the heating pad and it helps for a little bit, then back to hurting.

Then I noticed I was having some small cramps that felt really similar to period cramps. It lasted for about 2 minutes, then went away. Had some more about 30 minutes later. Then my back started hurting again and I had cramping in my side, followed by lots of hard baby kicks.

I read that it’s normal at this stage to have Braxton Hicks, but what I’m feeling doesn’t sound like Braxton Hicks.

Can anyone else relate? I just want peace of mind