Those threads were of great help to me. I was surprised to find out the hotels have distilled water on site. I'll have to check into that.

It tends to dry my mouth and throat a bunch too.

Hang in there! I began using a cpap about the same time you did. I'm just now getting comfortable with my gear. I'm also waiting for the time I can wake up without feeling drowsy. I'm told that my time will come.