Pears:
Sorry to hear that your case is transferred to local INS. Don't know when this waiting period will get over. Don't worry, your case will be approved...just matter of time. Also, have any idea as to why the case was transferred...did you get married on or around filing of your I-485 application, coz, most of the things which I have read from threads over here points in the direction that if you have married 6-12 monthsl b4 filing I-486, your case could be susceptible for transfer...this is what i make of reading from the various thread.
Hang in there buddy...good luck to you and your family.
I too hope to hear from INS soon..but seems would have to wait atleast few more weeks..as my rfe response received date is Nov 1, where as yours was Oct 24.