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Video by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on August 12, 2026. May be an image of ‎text that says '‎Egg Freezing Day 5, pt. 2: side effects, walnuts, walnuts_andoranges M ا and oranges 0 in terms‎'‎.

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Day 5, part 2: Side effects thus far! Here we talk about exactly how much the size of your ovaries change, how big I might get, and are emotions always something to be afraid of? (Famous last words 😂)

paullaevens

13m

You are gorgeous.

eat.travel_explore

38m

Thank you for what you are doing!

jesssicamonique

I donated my eggs three times and the day of retrieval felt like I had a 10lb baby in my uterus 😭 The relief after felt so good!!

alessiaair

this is so interesting, thank you for sharing diva 🩷

sapphic_designer

Go AOC! 💕

meniona

“I’m feeling the walnuts turning into oranges” is my new way of explaining the feeling of the saxophones getting louder 😂 Thanks for sharing, this is important info!

susannahbmusic

You are an extraordinary woman. ❤️

lorin_winter

Reliving my own experience while listening to you talk so openly about your IVF journey. What a difference 30 years has made.

While I was never able to conceive, I became a mom through adoption—and I am so incredibly blessed. Becoming a parent is one of the most wonderful experiences in life, however you become a mom. ❤️

For anyone who is struggling through infertility or wondering what their journey to motherhood will look like, please know that your path may not look like you imagined, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be beautiful. Keep holding onto hope, give yourself grace, and know that there are many ways to build a family.

Enjoy every moment of this incredible journey.
And now, I’m enjoying being a first-time Grammy, and I can honestly say, it’s equally amazing. 💕