Trying to get labour started naturally.... a laugh, really

I have been on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for the past 6 days.  At first, I couldn't get past being induced.  And then I had more stress knowing I only had 5 days before the dreaded catheter was coming.  As per Kelly-style, I went full-steam ahead with Operation: Get This Baby Out Naturally.  Of course, everyone has a suggestion as to what to try and what works.  Here are the things I have tried:

• the obvious that mostly men suggest (no arguments from Warren here)
• long daily walks
• red raspberry leaf tea (which I've just learned is more likely to work when you start it at 36 weeks because it has a cumulative effect, therefore I've stopped drinking it)
• trying out the breast pump (not something I'm looking forward to when the actual time comes; no one should have to see their nipples go to work)
• acupuncture
• walking backwards through a park
• spicy food (I've turned into that old lady from the Frank's Red Hot Sauce commercial because I seriously put that sh*t on everything)
• sitting on my physioball instead of a chair (I guess bouncing has an effect?)
• yoga poses to open the hips

It's funny that before you are due, you just let the baby be the boss and know that all of these suggestions, plus more ridiculous ones, are just ludicrous.  However, when you don't want to be induced, suddenly all of these suggestions have a bit of merit and they all deserve a try.  After Friday though, I more or less eased off with this craziness and decided again to let the baby be the boss.  After all, he or she is clearly taking after me, and I should be proud of that.