Early Labour Signs / What did you have

[MissA1999]

Currently 35 weeks exactly Im a first time mum
For the past two days i have had these weird happening/symptoms
@Loose stools (Tmi -Feels like my body is having clear out )-This is unusual because im on iron tablets so normally cant go
@Period like cramps -These are about 15 mins apart
@Lightening Pains in my crotch (Very sporadic-but they stop me in my tracks )
@Constant feeling like i need to go to toilet - (feel very heavy down below )But when i go it does not clear

I have rang day unit and they have said that if the cramps get closer to come in and that they think its my body preparing
Of course i know its too early but COULD it be the real thing
What signs/symptoms did everyone else have ?

I dunno whether these are symptoms or not, but i have had a small amount of jelly like mucus, some lightning crotch and tight feeling in my back. Not really the contractions (which I experienced in my previous 2 pregnancies) - I guess time will tell. Good luck!