labor? I feel silly because this is my 3rd baby, but is the start of labor always painful? Because…

labor?

I feel silly because this is my 3rd baby, but is the start of labor always painful? Because im having SOMETHING, I wouldnt say they're contractions because they dont hurt. I guess braxton hicks, they just feel like period cramps, my belly is BARELY tightening like it usually would. But they're timeable. Every 3 to 4 minutes. I keep changing positions to see if they stop. Currently laying on my left side. Im 36 weeks and 2 days