Another problem the Universe threw at us recently was that of a new mattress.
We bought a new mattress for a new enormous King Size bed when we moved to Canada 7 years ago. Along with King Size beds and mattresses comes King Size prices... so as you can imagine I was somewhat disappointed to be constantly uncomfortable every night that I slept on it. I chose a super firm one believing that it would be good for my back. It wasn't, it aggravated every pressure point.
G was happy though, and of a rather old fashioned mindset when it comes to these things (he thinks you only need 1 mattress your entire life) was reluctant to change it, so I was stuck with it.
Scroll forward 7 years and I finally managed to convince him that sleeping in pain is unacceptable So much pain that I was waking up in the middle of every night having to take painkillers!
We went to Sleep Country for the new mattress because they supposedly have a good 'comfort guarantee' where you can return the mattress within 100 days if you don't like it, and after the first expensive mistake I didn't want to make another.
I lay on every single mattress in that store and narrowed it down to a Latex mattress - I'd heard from my Aunt that these were good and G absolutely refused point blank to buy a Tempur Pedic because they are so expensive & he doesn't trust the idea of them. I do wonder if they would be good but they are loads of cash. Anyway, we already knew we wanted something less firm..... and anyway, we found one we loved. Lay on it in the store for a good half an hour to be sure and bought it at huge expense. We bought a Spring Air Infinity Latex.
It was delivered and we slept in a fluffy cloud for nearly a week but then something horrible happened - it began to sag on my side of the bed. Sag so badly that the pain came back and I couldn't even turn over at night without having to stay in the same hole that had been created.
I called Sleep Country & they immediately said that they would replace it. Within 3 days it was replaced with a new one - impressive.
Another great week, then the exact same thing happened - it sagged again.
I called again and this time they said they were going to send out an inspector. I was nervous because I know that they measure the mattress with string to see if the sag is over a certain amount, and the sag happened when you lay in it not when it stood there. I did not want to return the mattress under the 100 day 'comfort guarantee' incase the next one wasn't faulty but wasn't comfortable, but was sure that the inspector would not deem ours 'faulty enough' as they are notoriously difficult about these things.
Anyway - he came today and was brilliant. He immediately recognized that this thing was faulty and he assured me that we'd be getting our money back and could go and choose a new mattress! Hopefully soon - my back is killing me!! But basically & I am so pleased. I am really impressed by the companys customer service.
Now .... the new question is, what mattress do we get ?? I'm thinking a regular brand like Sealy, not latex or foam or anything fancy... but comfy and soft.
Posted by katie at March 10, 2008 01:38 AMHave a look at Sealy's Posturepedic Ultra Luxe - Memory Elegance. It's a pocket sprung matress with a 5cm layer of memory foam on top of the sprung mattress section.
Very, very, comfortable... not hard, but you are supported along the full length of your body. We got one in the January sales last year and it's been great :)
I agre with G on the Tempur ones though.. hugely expensive for what feels like getting onto (into?!) a giant marshmallow!
Posted by: Aka at March 10, 2008 04:43 AMDon't do the latex memory tempur jobby, R wanted a pillow, cost £squillionty and used it 2 nights, gave him headaches. R just told me mum and dad spent £600 on just a memory foam topper, no new mattress just the topper and haven't had a decent night since, our is some decent make maybe sealy? pocket sprung, the most pockets we could afford, needs no turning, sleep like a baby :)
Posted by: jo at March 10, 2008 04:56 AMWe finally replaced our mattress and box spring after ten years, and we bought a Sleep Number bed. Yes, it was expensive, but we'll have it forever. Completely, 100% totally worth every penny. They usually have payment plans/financing--we got ours last October and we have until May of next year to pay it off with no interest. They have different levels that are different prices--we got one that has dual controls (he likes to sleep on a more firm setting than I do) and a thick memory foam on top, but there are a lot of options. It's heaven to sleep on every night because it adjusts to just what you need! That may not help you much but thought it might be something you'd want to consider. Maybe hubby could be convinced when you tell him you'll have this mattress set for the rest of your lives! ;)
So very relieved that your baby girl is alright--I kept praying for you both that things would turn out fine. Hooray that they did! Good news!
Cara
Now i do have a memory foam mattress and we have had it for about 2 years. I love it to bits. Its no turn and it takes all the pressure off of my knee and shoulder as i sleep at a funny angle. kind of on my front but also on my side.
I took a good few weeks to get used to it, because it was like sinking into a marshmallow - well, once the foam had warmed up and softened. its quite firm to start off with. but i love it and i hate sleeping on 'normal' sprung mattresses now - far too bouncy.
Only one thing on the bounce front - there isnt much for 'mummy & daddy time' so one has to adopt new ways of doing things!!! But for sleep afterwards its great!!
Posted by: boo at March 11, 2008 04:33 AM