Hey PandDBing- I will just say "ditto" to what everybody else has said. I definitely would have trouble taking it slow if i were you...i would probably jump right into the deep end with both feet.
I will say that i am happy for you and i HOPE that your H is being sincere.
Try to take it one day at a time and try not to think too much (yeah right). I am praying that this works out for you as you want it to.