Hey congrats Caldunn! You did exactly what I was going to suggest. I failed too my first time (never failed any MCSE test) and I must say it was the hardest I have taken. I just passed a couple weeks ago after waiting 2 months from my first try.
The key was time management. I was so fluster on the first attempt my mind went blank so I used the strategy you discussed. It was no A score, but it was a passing score.
Congrats again.... now... breathe. 