inducing naturally: what worked for you?

Stephanie
I've been thinking of my last pregnancy and how I did everything I could to induce labor naturally. I tried everything and still had to be induced by my doctor. I ate spicy foods, pineapple, had teas, bounced on a ball for hours, walked, had sex, acupuncture. Nothing worked! I figured my babies are just meant to be late. What worked for you guys? 
EDIT: how dilated were you BEFORE  your method worked?