I think I'm having contractions. Sometimes I can't tell if it's contractions or the baby pushing on my belly. My first was all back labor (and five years ago) so this is all new to me.
I'd been thinking the same thing, and realized they are contractions. I've been having period-like cramps, but not frequent enough. I'm also 38 weeks 5 days. 😊
Your profile says 5, close though