Jill
I had poor luck sowing anything direct or indoor until I tried winter sowing. Check out wintersowing forum FAQ- it might change your life too.
From your description it sounds ok- cover your pots with clear plastic until they germinate. Water from the bottom is still the best.

Jill,

If your seeds haven't germinated yet, definitely do not let the top layer of soil dry out. Spray them with a gentle mist to ensure they stay moist enough to germinate.

..........combine what Julie and Linda say and mist them to get the surface damp again, cover with plastic (a baggie overall is fine) and when they need to be watered, water from the bottom.

Meanwhile, you didn't say if they had germinated or not. If they have not germinated, put them anywhere you want, as long as you check on them daily to know when they sprout.

If they have germinated, keep the tops of the plants/seedlings 2 inches from the fluorescent bulbs - no farther away! Yes, they will dry out more.

Lime