37 weeks pregnant today - question for moms who already given birth before

Sa

I woke up today and forgot I was pregnant and felt like my period had started or was about to because of the similar menstrual cramps I would get just 12 hours before my period. I have been having Braxton Hicks since 32 weeks and this was different than my painless BH.

I know it could be weeks still of this new symptom of menstrual cramps and I really don’t mind them bc they help remind me to stay resting and relax, but I am curious how long others have had that dull menstrual cramp ache before labor began?

Thank you in advance for sharing!