I got braxton hicks regularly late 2nd trimester to mid 3rd. They were just tightenings - quite massaging and soothing really. But at 41wks (1am) my hind waters broke in bed. I called the hospital and after 2 showers and my husband popped the washing on while I grabbed what I thought I needed (and quickly jumped on here to let everyone know what was going on), was finally on the way. Only then (around 2-2:30am) did the contractions start - they were nothing like bh! More like bad period pain in bursts. Only once we were there did they get bad! and omg - does moving make it worse! I had to stop walkign to the delivery room a few times! Looking back and knowing what they were like (and there's nothing else like it!), I reckon if I had to, I'd do it again!

Good luck! Baby is almost here!