I feel that my self-esteem has lessened because of my weight gain. I am happy with my baby, but everytime I look at the mirror and see that my physical appearance has changed, it really affects me. Does anyone here experience this too? How do we moms cope with this change in our body?

It's normal to mourn the body you once had, especially after having a baby. But take heart, you can get into shape again. Just don't expect your body to be exactly like it was before. Some moms can do it, but everyone's bodies are different. The important thing is to be healthy and fit; don't focus of being skinny or simply losing weight.