Oh my darling, you sound absolutely miserable!!! {{{{hug}}}}

Yes, this is all normal. It's something called prodromal labour, it can go on for days and days, and often it is about getting your baby into an optimal position for birth. Once the baby's head is in a good position, your cervix will begin to dilate more effectively. Can I recommend some clary sage baths, some meditation, and lots of time spent rocking, and on your hands and knees? I spent the last two days of my last pregnancy leaning over the couch swaying my hips, getting the baby to move out of a posterior position.

You must be feeling exhausted... but the good news is, often an emotional melt down can pressage the onset of labour. Just nap when you can, and try to find someone sympathetic to talk to about your fears, anxieties, unspoken qualms about birth and parenthood... sometimes I reckon holding back emotionally just slows our bodies down from giving in to labour totally!!