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?

I've been there. Been really conscious as to how I perceived my body changes. Yes, I too am happy because of my child but sometimes self confidence is equated to physical appearance. What I did is, I learned how to respond to those people who consistently notices me as fat saying that "hiyang sa pagiging mommy, or di masyadong stress e.." But I also disciplined my self on my food intake to reduce weight. But nevertheless, if your baby is still very young, it's just ok. Besides, we as wives and mothers are the most beautiful to our husbands.