Gatsby, sorry I havent been on here to catch up! You have so much going on!
Think its interesting he wants to meet up with you... inviting him to your place puts you in control. I think if he saw you in your world, with your baby things, and your confidence, he may notice what he is missing out on.
I would meet him, curious to see what he says...
It is EXTREMELY hard to start of the Friend thing... not easy at all. You have read my posts and see how it has brought me back and forth. I am simply trusting the fact that all the success stories I heard about (particulalry with MLC, didnt research the OW much) have all started piecing with the start of friendship.
Its a crazy cycle of what does this mean, why does he want to be involved now and so on.
I understand what you are saying by not wanting to show him you are needy and something you are not... but unfortunatley the MALE EGO does need to feel somewhat needed. Actually, I think we as women like that too... just try to think if the shoe were on the othe rfoot, how would you want him to approach you? with kindness, and no expectations, be gentile and kind, and attractive!