period type consistent pains V's period type coming and going

[mad4mybaby]

am 37+3 and all this week every day have had period type pains. Enough to warrant curling up on sofa with hot water bottle. I know in the lead up this is normal but just wondering which is normal, having it there for a long time (few hours) or having it coming and going through out the day??

I remember having it with ds1 but cant remember HOW IUSWIM?

bumping

dont say the beginning of a slow labour please!!! I had 4 hours with my first and MW keep harping on about being prepared for an even quicker one so trying to think positively! Although yes i know it may not go that way. Just annoying, one minute thinking oh maybe things will get started now and then nothing!