the hour. My bloody show didn't happen until I was 8cm dilated. They are 2 different things but both indicate labour is impending. Hi!In my experience I slowly lost parts of my plug one week before delivery. Looks kind of like thick snot lol sorry TMI! Then one morning quiet a large chunk came out into the toilet. My waters broke within the hour. My bloody show didn't happen until I was 8cm dilated. They are 2 different things but both indicate labour is impending. Since posting this I've had a bit of blood in my undies too! I phoned the birthing unit for some advice and she said that even if you have a bloody show it can still be a couple of weeks before you actually go into labour. Disappointing but at least I am on my way :-) Since posting this I've had a bit of blood in my undies too! I phoned the birthing unit for some advice and she said that even if you have a bloody show it can still be a couple of weeks before you actually go into labour. Disappointing but at least I am on my way :-) I lost my plug at 24 weeks, told my ob at my appointment a week later but she didn't say much about it... 2 days later went into labour at 25 weeks. I had my bloody show about 4 hours before delivering. Exciting times ahead for you! Good luck xx I lost my