This may seem like an obvious question - but are you sure you weren't already dreaming when you got to the tingling?

The reason I ask is that often when I WILD there is no hint that I'm dreaming. If I don't RC, I'll dream of laying in bed or wherever!

Do you recognize hypnogogic imagery? Are you seeing anything at all?

I've never paid much attention to the need to swallow. Outside distractions are far more of an issue with me. I'm sure others will chime in.

Congratulations on the DILD! My best lucids have all come that way.

You might search on FILD... a lot of people seem to have good success with that.