Peggy
I AM NO LONGER EMAILING OUT THE PILLOWPAL PATTERN. IT'S GOTTEN TO BE TOO MUCH TO KEEP UP WITH. IF A CPAPTALK.COM ADMINISTRATOR CAN FIGURE OUT HOW TO PROVIDE IT AS A COPYRIGHTED DOWNLOAD ON THE FORUM, I AM HAPPY TO TURN THE PATTERN OVER.
For anyone who is having trouble sleeping on their sides with all their gear, I have a pattern I am happy to share. I went through every pillow style in the house, bought a couple more, and still I couldn't get comfortable. I started dinking around and made just a little "pillow pal" to throw on top of my regular pillow, and it has made all the difference in the world for me anyway. Just adds a little height to your pillow, enough to leave some clearance for the mask and hose. It's small enough it could be thrown in a suitcase when taking a trip.
I tuck my shoulder into the large curve, kind of wiggle the "legs" under my chin and forehead where they're comfortable, and I've got enough cushion under my face then to sleep on either side. There's no reason the pattern couldn't be modified when you get it to go straight across at the top or widened at the side edges for those who want a little more under their heads.
Panhandler was kind enough to help me put the pattern into PDF form so I can email it. Sharon has graciously offered to sew them for those not wanting to sew it themselves or those who don't know anybody willing to whip one up for them.
If you would like the pattern or would like me to forward your email on to Sharon so she can make arrangements with you, just PM me your email address. I can't send attachments via PM.
There's no catch here. I just figure anything that can make CPAP life easier should be passed along to our forum friends. This is nothing fancy but just may be the difference needed to help someone stick with it.
Peggy
