And as a mom who pumped for 11 months for my daughter, I have to agree with Elisheva. I never tried the picture or clothing tricks but those are the first suggestions that I offer to other moms. What worked for me was to get my pump set up in my office, turn off my phone ringer and pump while reading parenting websites. It helped me to relax, and I wasn't concentrating on *how much* was in the bottles. Once I was so distracted that I overflowed one of the smaller bottles. (don't hate me Wendy LOL) I rarely had to pump in the evening but I found that pumping one side while nursing on the other was the only to get any output at home. One of the favorite tips on my pumping moms list is to twiddle/roll your nipples before putting the flanges into position. The website for this list is http://www.enscript.com/pump/ and we have a few Lactnetters who participate from time to time helping to clear up some myths and misconceptions and offer *accurate* information regarding breastfeeding in general. Thank you! Jenn Nursing Mothers' Counselor Harrisburg, PA >>Wendy and others have suggested time-honored tricks for simulating the nursing situation when pumping in order to improve let down -- picture of baby, smell of baby, etc. However I know my experience -- and I've talked to others who were similar -- was the opposite..>>