Ok, so I followed the "open wallet waiting game" approach and left my wallet open and got 1 confirmation so far.
Thank GOD!
I normally wait a minute or so but was in a hurry last night.
I'm a mining veteran but a blockchain baby.
Never knew the wallet had to be left open for some time after a transaction... they're normally nearly instant.
Maybe I forgot to pay the miner fee this time?
Again, hurry last night so it's not impossible.
You need to keep your wallet online till the 1 confirmation is done.
Not necessarily need to, but certainly best practice.