FTM worries I won’t realize I’m having contractions

Stephanie

I’m a first time mom and due December 9. My biggest fear is that I won’t realize I’m having contractions. Everyone I have talked to said “oh you’ll know” I feel sharp pains and cramps every now and then. I had a membrane sweep at my last appointment and started losing my mucus plug a couple days after. I’m hoping my water breaks as that’s a clear sign but anyone else in the same boat?