Sites. - Emma.

The first site I ever used was my abdomen, a few inches from my bellybutton. I didn't really notice at the time, but that hurt quite a lot, and I got the HUGEST scar when I took it out (although those problems may have been partly due to cannula kinkage) and then I used one sort of to the left of my abdomen, slightly above my hip.

Pros: I always have that area covered up;
Doesn't catch on things.

Cons: Sometimes shows through tight tops;
Hurts!;
Scars a lot.

Then I tried out my arms.. It felt AMAZING (I could barely feel it) but was kind of too visible for my liking because I wear a lot of vest / strappy tops.. And there were some other problems.

Pros: Feels comfortable;
Easier to keep pump in bra.

Cons: Needs 43" tubing which is a pain in the butt to prime;
Insulin leakback (poor absorption);
Really visible;
Not much fat on my arms, easier to accidently hit muscles;
Likely to fail before 2 days is up.

This morning I tried my thigh.. Freaking AWESOME.

Pros: NO insertion pain;
NO pain after insertion;
When I take my trousers down to use the bathroom I don't pull at the site on my stomach (argh, that's annoyyying);
Doesn't poke me when I bend down;
I can wear whatever top I like!

Cons: Site AND tubing are visible through tight fitting skinny jeans.. Which I happen to live in..;
Have to use left leg (right leg has too much scar tissue).

Yayyy for site options.

I haven't used my butt yet, I'm thinking of using it next week though when I'm on holiday.. I'll be wearing more bikinis and whatever and it should be less visible.

=D