Bloody show or result of stretch & sweep?

[*PinkLilly*]

I had a s&s yesterday afternoon and for the rest of the day got some strong but irregular contractions. These all settled down overnight. I also had a little bit of blood and only when I wiped. Again this didn't last long- maybe a couple of hours.

Now this afternoon I have been getting some blood stained mucus which is increasing to the point where I have to wear a pad. The blood looks new (ie not brown more a dark red). Is this the start of a show or still the result of the s&s?

And if it is my show , how soon after would labour start properly? (been having some contractions which I haven't been timing but don't seem regular).