Contractions but not dilating?

Went to L&D triage as I was having contractions since 2 this morning. I got checked and I’m only 1 cm, 50% effaced and she’s in a -2 position. Also had intense contractions on the monitor every 2-4 minutes. Also when the midwife checked me she gave me a membrane sweep. I was bleeding a little bit afterwards. Is this a good sign? Am I in early labor? Also did having a membrane sweep work for you? I’m hoping that with the sweep and all these contractions it will help kickstart the dilation process.