Anyone else experience "false" labor? And why in the hell don't they bring that up in birth class?

Contractions started Friday morning around 7, about a minute long, 8-10 minutes apart. At 9ish we were looking at a minute long and about 7 minutes apart, not slowing down, and definitely getting stronger. I go home, husband comes home, and we go for a walk- we're at 1:20-1:30 long and 3-5 min apart even stronger than when I left work. Midwife told me to try and rest a as much as possible, and call when/if they started getting even stronger/longer/closer. Most of Friday night having contractions, then bam- Saturday: nada. Sunday: also nada.

I'm about 5 seconds away from charging this little girl rent - time to come out!