So I have been having consistent contractions, not super painful like labor, but they have been…

So I have been having consistent contractions, not super painful like labor, but they have been about 4 minutes apart for the last 24 hours. I saw my dr today and I haven’t dilated or effaced at all. My question is has anyone experienced this and not had an early labor? My dr doesn’t think I’ll go past 37 weeks but I’m wondering if I will have baby much sooner?? I don’t want to have her too early😬