Hello chumacerob,
You've completed some great steps to get your photos synced with iCloud and we'd love to give you a hand.
Be sure that you have enough iCloud Storage. As long as you have enough space in iCloud and on your device, you can store as many photos and videos as you like.
"If you need more iCloud storage
When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free storage. If you need more space, and access to premium features, you can upgrade to iCloud+.
Learn how to upgrade to iCloud+"
More details here: Set up and use iCloud Photos
If you have enough space, we also suggest reviewing this resource for some additional details on what may be causing your photos not to sync: Check the status of your library in Photos for macOS
If the issue persists, we suggest that you reach out to Apple directly. You can follow this link to connect with them: Get Support
Take care!