Hi 609leininger,
Thanks for the image, I try to go from there. To provide the best information, project files might have an advantage.
I have created a screen capture for you, one minute, no audio. As well as the project file (start and finish):
https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/kUJ9fW4b47SOUjo5PpHpfQk57gajcLapHygB9rJaXor
I use the Spherify here, and as long as you keep all on the same level, as in Y=0, then it should work just fine.
I would use the extrude only as small as possible. Any adjustments, while under the influence of the Spherify, can be done quickly. The points stay on the sphere.
(The Iron Tool might help, while only the outline points are selected. Split Edges to get an more even mesh, N-Gons -off)
When everything is done, you can use the Current State To Object function and have a static mesh, to move on with the modeling.
Let me know if there is anything else, I’m happy to look into it.
Enjoy your Sunday