So we made our first major married purchase the other day...

[MissGotRocks]

Well, we recently bought a Tempurpedic bed - the model with the extra pad on top of the mattress. We absolutely love this mattress and boxspring! It is different from anything else I had ever slept on and it took a couple of days to acclimate ourselves to it. We had a 90 day money back guarantee so we figured if we didn''t really love it we would just send it back. It really does seem to support the theory that you no longer toss and turn. Once you get yourself in position, you just don''t move again! We could never do one of those sleep numbers beds because I always end up on his side anyway! Our other mattresses have over the years developed the sway in the middle - talk about uncomfortable! This king set was probably a thousand dollars more than we could have gotten a nice ''conventional'' mattress for but I think it was well worth it. It really is hard to lay down on anything in the store and decide if you would like to sleep on it everynight for years to come. Their generous return policy made it easy to bring home and decide after a few nights. I got into this orginally because I was looking at their pillows. We bought two of those but neither of us liked them so back they went. We got some other foams pillows (not Tempurpedic) in their place and have been happy with them. I do love my bed!

 

[ame]

The Celebrity? I was ok with that but for me to get comfy on it I needed their pillow. I don''t like not having big huge fluffy pillows.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Yes, it was called the celebrity. The Tempurpedic pillows were contoured and hard as rocks. I prefer some kind of foam pillow as it retains its shape. All other fluffy pillows I''ve used just seem to go flat after awhile!

 

[Jennifer5973]

Congrats, ame! How long does a mattress last?

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Okay, my husband and I slept on the floor last night, on top of two foam pads! lol

We still don't have a bed as we're waiting until next week so we don't have to buy on credit. . .

Anyway, I'm looking up info and found this just incase anyone is thinking of upgrading their bed

The Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for a Mattress

Buying a new mattress is a daunting task that few relish. The range of prices, features, and stores can make your head spin. It doesn’t have to be this difficult. Bearing a few things in mind while you try and find that perfect place to sleep can ease that big purchase tension.
1. Don’t limit your mattress search to innerspring mattresses.
Innersprings mattresses have long been the standard and for that reason many people are inclined to shop accordingly. Recently that trend has been changing as more and more people are realizing the benefits of getting-edge sleep systems. Latex and memory foam beds are superior to innersprings in comfort, support, and price.
2. Explore what will best suit your needs.
It is easy to be swept up in advertising and form opinions about products without ever having tried them or done any further research. This is one of the biggest mistakes to be made when shopping for a mattress. Being dead set on having a memory foam bed can blind you to the possibility that latex, with its antimicrobial properties and breathability may be a better mattress for you. You may find that memory foam is what you needed, but it is important to keep your mind open.

3. Don’t be sidetracked by trends or gimmicks.
Though it may seem like fun to change the firmness of your bed every night through products like air beds, it is not worth losing the support your body needs. Find a mattress that is customizable but continues to offer support. For example, it is easy to customize latex mattresses to any firmness level without losing support, even for couples.
4. Know the difference between firmness and support.
It is a common misconception that firmer is better. This theory has been debunked. As it turns out the human body does in fact have curves. The best mattress for you will relieve pressure points while supporting your body.
5. Don’t buy more than you need.
Many mattress sellers will try and sell you a whole new mattress set even if you already have a perfectly good box spring. If your box spring isn’t broken don’t replace it. In the case of a platform bed, which provides more under bed storage, a box spring is unnecessary.
6. Know what the exchange policy is.
Being stuck on an uncomfortable mattress that cost you a fortune is a miserable experience. Many retailers have exchange policies extending up to a month to ensure that you know the mattress you buy is the mattress you want. Know what the store’s policy is before thinking about buying.
7. Take into account the importance of a good night’s sleep.
A lot of people undervalue the time they spend in bed. A cheap innerspring mattress will not relieve pressure points near as well as memory foam or latex, which means more tossing and turning, and less deep restful sleep.
8. Don’t be too attached to brand names.
Name brand products are often very high quality. However, many smaller scale manufacturers and retailers generate comparable and often superior products at a fraction of the price.
9. Take into consideration the longevity of the mattress.
Mattress lifespan is important to consider because it affects the cost of the mattress relative to time. A good latex mattress will remain a premium sleeping surface for twice as long as any innerspring mattress. Be sure to ask about warranties on any mattress you are considering.
10. Be sure to know the features and benefits.
Knowing the features and benefits is the only way to decide which mattress is going to work best for you. To the uninformed eye a cover is a cover. To someone in the know, a cover is an amazing feature. Some covers are antimicrobial to reduce the number of allergens in the sleeping area. Some breathe better than others allowing excess moisture to be rapidly dissipated. Still others stretch to form to your body. Remember that there are important considerations when choosing a mattress cover.

With these tips in hand, it's easier to focus on the ultimate goal of achieving a comfortable, restful sleep. Inquire into new technologies and investigate as many different options as possible using the internet before you walk into a store. Use these points to form your own list of preferences and questions and take your business to someone who listens to your questions and answers them honestly. The most powerful ally for any consumer, after all, is preparation!