mainly just replying to subscribe, would like to get people's wisdom on this!
I think I had the wrong idea of what irritable uterus was- I am 31wk and I thought I had IU because I get BH really often (and have since 16wks). Its not painful or regular or anything, but they do get triggered by things like DH putting his hand on my belly or even just thinking about my uterus, so I thought that was 'irritable'.
I'm a little bit paranoid about bub coming early, mainly cos a friend of mine was put on bed rest at 25 weeks cos she was effacing and didnt even know it! Every time I get a slightly different, lower feeling, I get worried! I wonder if my BH will get stronger and stronger and end up with something like this?

one thing I will say though bskilner, the way I think about it, is that every time your uterus contracts it is like working a muscle, so its going to be nice and strong by the time it comes to pushing out baby! So its not wasted!