I am so sorry for not replying faster :/ My Steemit didn't show any notifications and nor did I get a notification on my phone!
I only saw the notification today when the next post was posted. I'm so sorry.
If it's any consolation I too would've picked option 1!
No worries! Fingers crossed I haven't gotten us killed. ;~D
The notifications are wonky for me, too. I don't trust 'em yet, so I've just been checking @papa-pepper's page manually.