Hey mostly ditto for us too...
Haven't tried the 1st step but the agent told me the exact same thing as you narrated, looks like it must have been the same person.

And most of us in the same timeline have the exact same status i believe so we all might get through together and it brings a

on my face saying that.
As for the 3rd step I have ordered my 2nd one in 3rd week and hoping the same as you do...