Infertility's Common Thread

The Common Thread Project (TCTP) began as a way for those who are currently or have in the past coped with infertility to subtly but surely find each other in the day-to-day, real world. A simple thread tied around the wrist the color of the pomegranate fruit is a way to mark one's membership in this often painful and ignored sisterhood. If you've defeated the disease and are now pregnant or have a happy and healthy child (and if so, congratulations!), wearing the thread can help show other women currently struggling that there is hope for success to be found - and so they know, if they see you, that you understand their pain and struggles.

This page is dedicated to providing more information on this unique awareness campaign. It includes links to several products including jewelry you can wear to join in the movement, and resources to infertility support communities and other information on-line. Of course, you will also find out where to get the "official" thread of TCTP for the simplest way to take part!

What does the pomegranate fruit have to do with infertility (IF)? The fruit's link to TCTP, as well as the mission statement for the project, is explained at The Stirrup Queens' History of Infertility's Common Thread, posted by Lollipopgoldstein in September of 2006:

You can order the "official" thread of the Common Thread Project via Amazon. It's #814 by DMC. You don't need to be an expert crafter to use it and wear it; just cut the size you need and tie it to your right wrist. That's all there is to it!