^^ Yes, Mitten, you were close, and likely would have gotten a lot closer had you not made important the assorted noise that can (but doesn't need to) accompany a WILD dive. Those sensations you felt are simply your witnessing of things that go on every time you go to sleep. If you try to ignore them, or at the very least acknowledge them as nothing more important than mileposts along the way to a WILD, you will have much better luck with your WILD dive.

Also, keep in mind that "reaching" sleep paralysis is not a requirement for a successful WILD. Indeed, actual sleep paralysis (which is very rare) wouldn't even be experienced until you wake up, and not as you fall asleep. Try not to make it too important, much less a goal.