[MD-11]Pitching up too steeply on takeoff

Well, I feel like I'm on the right way now. Reducing the trim setting with 1.0 less than the calculated FMS trim helped a lot. Releasing pressure on the yoke before engaging AUTOFLIGHT also helped. The plane will now maintain a steady 20 degree nose-up pitch as commanded by the F/D after engaging the A/P. Even though the speed still falls steadily a little bit below V2+10 there's no risk to get it into speed protection as the plane lowers its nose. I must say I'm happy with the results. Thank you all for the help!