Hi Lynn,
Good news. I've had the same with rehomers and take it as a sign they're going ok (or were desperate for a deep nest site so well done on switching her). They're nests are very different to other turtles, mine dig a hole for themselves then dig a nest chamber at the bottom of that.
Personally, I'd keep the depth of soil above the egg close to the depth she laid at, the eggs are quite succeptie to high or low humidity so its a case of "mum knows best".
There is a chance of fertility if shes been in contact with a male. I think it's up to 2 years at a stretch.
I usually incubate at around 30C to produce females. 26 will produce male, midway will produce a mix. Takes about 50+ days at 30C.
Good luck!
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