i am going through these stupid unrelenting braxton hicks at the moment too. sometime there is only a gap of 20seconds between them. unfortunately, you just have to put up wiith them.

i know it sounds cliche, but you really will know when the 'real' contractions start and you are really in labour. like everyone has told you they become more intense (painful) etc. but trust me when i say you won't be questioning if it is the real thing - you will KNOW.