I count a contraction as you can’t really talk through it and you have to stop what you are doing, if you feel like your stomach is tightening but not really any pain, I would drink lots of water to help. Those might be Braxton hicks. Also the sharpe pain, people call lighting crotch, your body is preparing for labor. I hope this helps 💕
You said you felt contacting? What did they feel like and did you time them?