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Shawn recommended F/M/S so I went with that, but I just spent some time on a ReNu bed (latex layers on top soy foam). I was told it was medium firmness, and it felt perfect. Not too hard, not too smushy with plenty of support. They had one firmer and one softer, both felt wrong to me. The salesman couldn't tell me anything about the firmness level of the latex, which there really is NOT much of anyway, but this, plus reading of other people's recent latex bed purchases, I'm wondering if I would be better off with XF/F/M. This is the natural Talalay, btw. I'd be interested to know how others were able to choose what was best for them before trying, and how they fared.
Also - twin XL sheets and mattress protectors are almost impossible to find in stores around here! |
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cynicaljones wrote: Shawn recommended F/M/S so I went with that, but I just spent some time on a ReNu bed (latex layers on top soy foam). I was told it was medium firmness, and it felt perfect. Not too hard, not too smushy with plenty of support. They had one firmer and one softer, both felt wrong to me. The salesman couldn't tell me anything about the firmness level of the latex, which there really is NOT much of anyway, but this, plus reading of other people's recent latex bed purchases, I'm wondering if I would be better off with XF/F/M. This is the natural Talalay, btw. I'd be interested to know how others were able to choose what was best for them before trying, and how they fared.
Also - twin XL sheets and mattress protectors are almost impossible to find in stores around here! I am so happy that you decided, it seems like several posters here have made latex mattress purchases lately. I think you made the right choice, as someone else said you don't have the convoluted piece (which may or may not be a good thing) so you do need something cushy to stop pressure points. You can always put the soft underneath the medium if you need to. You have to try something first, you just never know what will work or not till you try. Please keep us posted even after 6 months or a year. |
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cynicaljones wrote:
Got one twin XL.
Thanks for the link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035ENP5A This message was modified May 14, 2010 by garypen
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Hey thanks, those do look nice.
I'm wrestling with myself this morning, thinking maybe I should change my order, or maybe even upgrade to the 13,000 for the flexibility of adding an extra firm layer in there. Also, for fututre-proofing against the very real possibility of more middle-age weight gain.
ETA: I really HATE being that person about this subject. This message was modified May 14, 2010 by cynicaljones
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Thanks for you patience with me, everyone.|
Cynicaljones, well you had better decide quick because they probably already are shipping it out today! You can always order more latex layers later, but your mattress cover will not hold it! You can put it over the mattress cover if desperate, but you better decide quick if you want it inside the cover. Good luck. You sound like me making decisions, I did that in school with tests too. If I changed the answer after I decided it was wrong I usually was wrong and shouldn't have changed my mind. It would be nice to have all the answers and know the right thing to do, but I usually don't know..... |
| Yes, I was sort of too late. It hadn't left yet, but was boxed and ready to go. I'm going to just stay with what I've got and have a nice weekend NOT worrying about my soon-to-be bed. |
| Waiting for all the new latex bed owners to report on their new beds. Is it there yet? |
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Hey, been offline for a few days but just noticed you ordered a Sleepez! The configuration you ordered is the same one I got for my daughter. She is liking it better now, finds it comfortable, and I hope you will like yours as well! I wouldn't worry too much about your initial order. The beauty of these mattress kits is that you will be able to make an adjustment if you need to. It's a fine bed and should give you many years of comfortable sleep. Once you get the bed, may I suggest you sleep on it for at least 1-2 weeks before making a decision about whether it is too firm. Our bodies need some time to adjust to the new sleep surface. Let us know when you receive it and keep us posted on how you're getting along with it. |
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Thanks, Kimberly. Great suggestions. I hate to admit this, but I am just a worrier about some things. My bed is on the road somewhere between Phoenix and Tacoma. |
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There is just no way of knowing. We got our latex mattress from SleepEz too, Shaun is so easy to work with. He is definetyly a good business man. I never heard of a company that cares so much after the purchased was made. anyways, My mattress is driving me and my husband crazy. We can't figure out what combination works for us yet. I had soft over soft over medium, but now have soft over medium over firm. I think that top layer of talalay is just too soft. My husband decided to sleep on soft over firm over extra firm. I wish he would have his side like mine, because lately I have the bed all too myself since my new baby must be nursed all night long. I am forced to sleep on his too firm side when I nurse the baby. But then I think I wake up feeling better on his side. I afraid I won't even know what combination works for me. It's wasn't easy to change this thing around when we had the cover that had a zipper on the bottom then you had to flip the whole heavy thing!. Shaun sent me out a better cover, with zipper on top, but now I cannot feel the latex as much. I have a hate love relationship with my mattress, but I am not willing to give it up. I hope you find the comfort you are looking for better than I have. I already had lower back pain from my epidural, and after this bed, it got worse. But I felt worse for my husband who now has lower back pain from this mattress, because I was the one that recommended latex.
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mycakebed wrote: My husband decided to sleep on soft over firm over extra firm. I wish he would have his side like mine, because lately I have the bed all too myself since my new baby must be nursed all night long. I am forced to sleep on his too firm side when I nurse the baby. But then I think I wake up feeling better on his side. I have never heard a report of a person with back issues having a positive experience with soft latex. I really think you need to go firmer. You'll be surprised. My own back feels best with XF/XF/XF (all layers 36 ILD, and I have a 2" soft convoluted topper on top of those layers). |