Is early labor a possibility? (sorry this is a bit long)?

I had my son 8 days after my EDD, He dropped at 26 weeks. I started dilating and effacing at 35 weeks, so even though he dropped that early my body knew it wasnt time yet and I didnt dilate or efface for 9 weeks. As for the BH contractions, THey are very common and they dont dilate or efface you normally. I would try to relax, stay off your feet as much as possible. Also relax knowing that if your little one did come this early he or she would be healthy =] congrats!