contraction question

megs71660

Hey ladies, I'm a STM  - debating on if what I'm feeling is really a contraction or not... I remember from my first pregnancy, that it felt like, well, horrible pain, for me it was the whole belly, top to bottom that kind of reach from the back and pulled into the front..... Right now, it is just my lower abdominal area, above the pubic bone (belly button downwards). And it hurts like hell, It lasts about 30 seconds and releases.... Definetly not a braxton hicks, but not sure if it's a contraction since it's not my full belly.... this is super not fun.... Any advice for me please?