Is this a dream?

On a note completely separate from my current obsession—my travels—I thought I'd mention I received feedback on my manuscript from my deaf characters expert. Her suggested edits were quick, quite painless, and so helpful in making my story better. And it appears she genuinely liked it, which is a big bonus. She was an invaluable, providential find.

I've already fixed things up and I'm making final tweaks as I get ready to send it out to the world. I'm getting butterflies in my stomach just thinking about it.

There's a decision to be made. In the publishing world, things really slow down in December and early January, and it's not always advisable to send queries out during that time period. Should I start sending with it being so near the beginning of December or wait until January? Can I stand not to? I've waited this long, I need to do what's best for my "baby," but I think if I can send a few soon, as in the week right after Thanksgiving, I might be okay.

Any thoughts from you seasoned, published writers who stop in now and then?