Okay ladies, I am not sure if I am having braxton hicks or contractions. . . they are stronger then…

Okay ladies, I am not sure if I am having braxton hicks or contractions. . . they are stronger then the braxton hicks I have been having and i have tried drinking cold water...walking...laying down and changing positions. nothing is making them go away. when I woke up this morning I had very painful pressure in my vagina and it hurt to walk. my honey is sleeping cause he has work tomorrow and I don't wanna wake him. any idea what this is? :(