today at 7:43 I got the email that my ead was approved!
application received 10/11/12
bio 11/21/2012
transferred to nebraska from vermont (sorry i dont remember the exact dates)
approved: 5/14/2013

it was a good 7 months of waiting, and it was super frustrating that all of my cousins that applied after me got approved before i did (we used the same lawyer)

its worth it though! i was so happy i broke down in tears.
guys if you're reading this please dont get discouraged, YOUR TIME WILL COME