hmm, typically when i take a break from here i need a question answered!

Anyway, just quickly. Can pre-labour start at 35 weeks? And would what i am experiencing be pre-labour?

Been having braxton hicks for ages now but woke up at 3am with one accompanied with cramping just above pelvis. Another wokeme up again at 3:20am and another woke me at 3:50am. Then i slept til 8am. All day today i have been having irregular braxton hicks with every second one having cramping pains above pelvis. Each BH is quite strong to what i usually have and i feel a lot of pressure in my pelvis and bum when i have one. Bub also engaged late last week and today i can really feel his head down low.

I know this can go on for weeks but is it too early for it to start?