Quoting PhoenixNTraining:So, I gasped happily and said, "Oh, say it again, please!" and he did.
Sounds pretty good! 5 Months ey! Good for you...I envy you..8 months and counting here. But I am doing good! All is good in you situation, you are right, take it slow, but you are in a good place and can perhaps (dont over do it here) start to dictate some terms, some way of being between you and your husband. By this I mean, start asking for what you want. This is what you did by asking him to "say it again", if you ask for what you want, you make it safe for him. You dont make assumptions, you have NO expectations!
Go back to the books...to "ask for what you want"...you can ask for closeness, tenderness, the "permission" to get closer. But accept and respect when he declines.