Mattress pad, topper, feather bed...what's your preference?

Hi everyone!

I've come to ask your opinions when it comes to comfort in your bed.

A little over a year ago, I went out and bought a pretty expensive mattress and box spring. I figured I spend a lot of time in bed, and have back problems, so it was worth the money.

Well, the bed really isn't all that comfortable to me. And I can't exactly return it or go buy another one. I got a nice Laura Ashley pillow topped mattress too. I guess I'm just picky. My boyfriend says he loves the bed.

I remember that my best friend's bed is always SO soft and comfortable, and she said it was the mattress topper. (Her mom bought it, she isn't too sure of the specifics.)

I went on Amazon to see what I could find, and was met with a LOT of choices!

That's where I need some help from my friends on Gather.

I want my bed to be soft, plush and comfortable.

I see that I can get any of these things:

• mattress pad
• mattress topper
• feather bed
• fiber bed
• memory foam

I'm not even sure what I'm looking for!

Do you use any of these, and if so what do you think/recommend?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!