@Michaell P If it makes you feel any better, I'm in the same boat. Application was mailed on November 7, and I received a notice that the case was received on November 10th. My payment was processed, however, I have not received the NOA1.
I figure there was a slow down of processing during the Thanksgiving holiday, but I'm really hoping to get the NOA1 soon!
Is your payment still not processed? The fact that mine was, gives me some solace that the application wasn't lost and that it was opened at least.
Here's to getting some good news soon!