Hi angelique

You are probably getting braxton hicks contractions.
These contractions are usually irregular. They can last fron a few seconds to over a minute. You may get them every few minutes apart for a couple of contractions then you may not get any for a few hours or even days.

Early labour contractions are usually regular, every 20 minutes or so. they last for somewhere between 30 and 50 seconds. They get stronger and more painful as time passes.

Hope this helps.