Slumber In Luxury...On A Budget

I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out a way to improve my sleeping arrangement.  In short, it sucks!  For the longest time the BF and I had been sleeping on an ancient mattress.  It belonged to his parents and I have no idea how old it is.  Lets just put it this way, I would not be surprised if the sucker came over on the Mayflower!  I have tried to convey to him the importance of one's sleeping arrangement.  Finally after he was nearly doubled over in back pain, he believes me.  Although, its not been much of an improvement.  He switched mattresses with his mom.  (Hers is not much better-its at least 5-8 years old)

The mattress is only a full size.  I am of average height and weight for a female.  The BF is 6' and over 200lbs.  A Full size is WAY too small for us.  I'm quite sick and tired of being pushed to the edge of my side-trying to sleep about 2" from the edge.  Also, I am what's called a "Flamingo" sleeper.  I sleep kind of on my stomach/side with one leg bent up.  WHEN I'm able to sleep in that position, I take up more room.  However, there's not enough room for me to sleep like that so generally I toss and turn all night.  

The BF used to be a side sleeper and was generally quiet.  He has gained some weight and I feel he has sleep apnea.  (He won't go be tested for it, though)  I don't know what is worse; his tossing and turning all over the bed, his elbows jammed into my back or his horrendous snoring.  Usually I end up getting pissed and waking him up to turn over on his side to stop the snoring!  Oh, and he also has some wicked acid reflux at night.  But again, he won't listen to me.  I attended nursing school and worked in the field...what do I know though?

We honestly need a King side bed.  That's not going to happen, though.  Its not so much that we can't afford it, its that he doesn't feel that its an important investment.  So, I've come up with an idea.  Slap two Twin sized mattress and box springs together to make a King.  (It ends up being the same measurement as a King)  I found several cute setups where someone has done this.  This one looks very nice...and I just love the color combo.  Its not really very "manly" but who cares.  The BF couldn't give a shit less what his bed looks like.  

Then if that set up doesn't work out, we'll go with the-what I call the Lucy & Ricky set up.  Haha!  That would be more for his protection.  If I continue to lose sleep from loud snoring and elbow jabs, I may end up suffocating him with a pillow!

And if/when the time comes for me to move out, I'll just take my nice little Twin size bed and go.  This way there would be no fighting over who gets a King size bed.  Once I move out into my own place, I'll be happy with my little Twin. Maybe even turn it into a princess canopy like I've always wanted. LOL   Trust me, I have NO intentions of sharing my bed with anyone in the near future!