Any advice from the vets on how to begin piecing or to slow down would be greatly appreciated.
It will take probably 3 times as long as you think. The progression isn't a straight line up, but you have to keep your eye on the overall progression.
It's okay to take your time with things. The marriage for lack of a better word has a wound. It needs time to heal. I think that should be communicated to all partners at some point.
