Hey najj,
the $5 does give you the same info as the one you ordered from caips.com. I also had to have my spouse sign the same form (release of information). I 100% agree with you about doing anything when you don't hear from immigration. It can mad you! So glad that you have movement on your file! amazing that $5 or $67 whichever (it doesn't matter really), can buy you some peace!
and yes, computergeek is knowledgeable about notes, he orders them every month!! (I don't know if I would recommend ordering them every month lol but I am tempted to do it lol)