Are you a side sleeper or a back sleeper? Just wondering how a travel pillow would work for a side sleeper, because I too sometimes experience some air leaks when sleeping on my side unless I have my mask on so tight I get red marks on my face. I also use a chin strap, but it slides on my head too e...

Some questions as I am new: How old are you (if you don't mind sharing) How long have you had sleep apnea? When were you actually diagnosed? How long have you been using CPAP? What do you think are some contributing causes to your particular case of sleep apnea? To answer my own questions... I am 34...

[quote="BrensTiredMom"]Your little ones are adorable!!!! My younger son is 22 months also! It's hard isn't it...to have OSA and little kids...I'm a much better, calmer, more patient mom in just the few short weeks since I've been on CPAP! It's been such a blessing to be feeling better! I'm having tr...

Thanks, everyone! I did better last night. I think part of my problem the first two nights was getting my mask adjusted properly...I had it too tight thinking I needed to have it like that to get it to seal. I have also dealt with depression for years, and I am hoping that getting a proper night's s...

Thanks for that! It gives me hope! Tonight will be night 3 of CPAP for me, and I hope to notice the difference like that soon as well!

Ever since being pregnant with my first, I can only now get to sleep on my side as they discourage back sleeping while pg. I am finding that it kind of pushes my mask to the side a bit though and I get some leakage. Any tips on how best to avoid this?

I have had my 2 sleep studies, and just received my CPAP machine and equipment 2 nights ago. My second sleep study determined that my optimum pressure is 6. How long did it take for you to start feeling more rested after getting the equipment and learning to adjust to the mask?