STMs - Contraction Question

ashandjosh1845

This may have already been asked, but about how long did you have (if you had any) fairly intense Braxton Hicks leading up to real labor contractions? For the past three days, I have had them constantly. At one point, they were 3-4 minutes apart for over an hour.. I've talked to a nurse at my OB practice, and she said that was totally normal, but I've always heard that BH were not regular. She also said I could do this for weeks before real labor starts. When I get them, I also feel a lot of pressure and sometimes have what feels like menstrual cramps. I also have mild pre-e, so sometimes (especially at night when my OB's office is closed) all of these darn contractions makes my BP get high. Do any of you have any experience with this?