After you file

I submitted mine and it was accepted on Jan 29, I got my State refund last week. I called this morning and a guy asked me if I claimed the EIC or child credit and I advised I claim the EIC. He stated they started processing on yesterday since the 3/2 date and should have refund by the 9th, hince the 3/9 date, and to call only if where's my refund changes to give IRS a call. So I don't know what to believe. My coworkers claim eic but they received their refunds last week and the week before. At this point it beyond frustrating and a waiting game