I never had an *old* one, Susan, this is my first.:-)

Anne and Arkie, thanks so much for your comments and suggestions.

I have tried the gathering of hair in the back, but the way my hair is, baby fine, and the tossing and turning I do, cause it to tangle and get caught up no matter what I do.

I have talked to the techs and the docs' people, as well as done some more research online. I have two things which I've asked the doc for prescriptions for, one of which is a nasal canula which can be worn over the ears (not really comfy for side sleepers like me, OR in front with a small strap across the nape of the neck, something I think I could tolerate. The other thing is an actual cool cap which I could tuck my hair up in. I don't like the band across the forehead, but it'd be a lot better than a lot of straps. When I tried one of those I felt like the "man in the iron mask!" (The way our insurance is, it will take a week or so to get either of these in. Will let you know how they do after that.)

Now, for Spaw...I KNOW how you sleep, or NOT, and I agree with Karen, esp. when I read about the bennies to the h-e-a-r-t, so you will now have me all over yer arse to get this checked out, too, Peaches, so get crackin'!**bg**

luvya'll and thanks!