Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu. I'm very new to TSR, however - seeing this thread, I just had to start! First and foremost, alhamdulillah - Allah (swt) has chosen you to accept this religion as a means to benefit those around you and allow you to enter into Jannah. Did you know that all your sins are forgiven? Subhanallah! You are like a new-born baby; thus, all your Dua'aas (and prayers) will be accepted. Allahu akbar!
If you'd like, you can message me, as I have been a Muslim since my birth. I will try to answer your questions to the best of my knowledge, in sha Allah.
May Allah keep you steadfast in your newfound deen. Ameen.