EAD approved both for me and my wife.
ND 2/4/2003
AD 4/9/2003.
On April 9, 2003, after approving your application, we ordered you a new card. Your card will be mailed to you as soon as it is ready.
BTW, no EAD receipt was issued to me when I submitted an application. I submitted it during the twilight month of application fee confusion, aka February. So, those who are in the same boat as I was (am), for the sake of your family and co-workers please be a little less edgy.