Understanding pains

Hey all! Just a quick question, I get hardening tummy throughout most of the day in waves which started ages ago but have had them constantly for about a week which I'm puting down to Braxton hicks (never had them with my first 12 years ago).

But....I have a couple of other pains that I don't know if they are related or not if anyone can help...
So, 1. Can braxon hicks make you feel winded where your stomach usually is (lol)
2. I get stabbing/sharp pains on and off- totally random times sometimes consecutively and sometimes a one off on both sides but mainly left side, where I used to get period pains... sometimes they are quite a shock. See, I put these down to growth pains as it feels quite muscular but not sure what they are about. I'm not panicking and I don't think it's labour starting, although it did start with gentle period pains last time but there is no consistancy or anything at this point.... but just wanted to see if anyone else is lucky enough to have a variety of pains in addition to braxtons pretty much all the time...any idea about the pains? No worries if not.

Oh for reference, I'm 34+1 weeks 😁.
Thank you, ladies.

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