I have a little question. Please don't judge

I woke up with hella cramps. And I'm supposed to start AF in the next few days. And when I woke up I kinda felt down there to see if there was blood. And when I looked at my fingers it was all like red and brown. Is this me starting? (Btw yes I've had my period for a while but it's never been brown and I'm confused.)

And btw yes I did wash my hands