My husband and I have been watching the commercial for years. You know the one, right? Where the pajama-clad woman jumps with joy on her mattress while her companion lounges next to a precariously placed glass of wine on the opposite side of the mattress? Well, we'd been dreaming about owning one of those since the ads started and we finally took the plunge last month into Tempur-Pedic heaven and haven't looked back.
I'll admit I was a little suspicious about the claims of a perfect night's sleep and how your back pain would all but disappear. I mean, neither my husband nor I have had a decent night's sleep in forever and kind of chalked it up to age and injuries. We knew we were due for a new mattress, but could it really fix what ailed us? Either way, armed with the knowledge of an iron-clad 30-day guarantee, we went for it.
This is the beauty we picked. The Tempur-Pedic Classic Queen mattress and the Tempur Advanced Ergo System adjustable base. The base comes with a remote that raises the head and foot of the mattress and the built-in massage. You can program up to 4 of your preferred settings. I'll admit it was hard to pick one favorite, let alone four, but after the initial euphoria wears off, you'll settle in and find the perfect positions for sleeping, reading and watching T.V. When using the massage function, you can set it specifically for your upper body, your feet or a whole-body wave. The intensity can also be adjusted, higher or lower, faster or slower, and it automatically shuts off after 30 minutes if you happen to fall asleep. This feature is extraordinary! We haven't used it that often yet, but you can really feel your muscles relaxing after it's been turned off and it completely relaxes you. Really.
I will be honest in saying that I didn't notice a huge difference the first night. I was too busy playing with all the buttons and features so I figured that I was just too excited to sleep well. But in the course of a week, I realized that I didn't toss and turn and often woke up in the same position that I fell asleep in. I also notice that I do not wake as often in the night. And my back pain has noticeably decreased in the past month. It's a miracle. I love that, although the mattress is firm to the touch, it gives when your weight is on it. It's almost as if you are being cradled. That would be the best way to describe it!
My husband and I have very different body types. I am short and weigh about 80 lbs. less and am in fairly good shape. He is taller and heavier and has bulging discs in his back. We both feel like this purchase was very worth the money. We had never really thought about it that much before now, but feeling really rested and sleeping peacefully is almost priceless.
My experience has been a very positive one. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this brand if you are in the market for a new mattress. It's everything that it's marketed to be and with a 30-day money back guarantee along with a 20-year warranty there's no reason you shouldn't experience it for yourself.
*This Bad-Ass reviewer and her husband purchased this bed with their own money and were not compensated for this review. We even paid for a pair of the most awesome Tempur Classic pillows which I will review at a later date.
