Failed induction story

I had a scheduled induction at 38 weeks with twins. After getting admitted and evaluated I decided to start my induction with the foley bulb method. It’s basically a device that uses a cathider and a balloon to induce labor. Upon insertion into the cervix & uterus they inject it with saline to increase dilation. Now this was so painful I tried all my breathing techniques and all my might to try to let it stay in for as long as possible but after 5 minutes (what felt like an hour) I was in so much pain I begged for it to be taken out. After they did a cervical check (also incredibly painful) I was already dilated to 3.5 cm from 0. From that point on I tried practically every induction method except for getting my water broken. Finally ending in pitocin. All the while I’m strapped up with 3 fetal monitors which are incredibly uncomfortable digging into my stomach. And being pumped with iv fluid. The whole process took 3 days. On the last day when I tried pitocin I couldn’t eat or drink anything. Only ice occasionally and small sips of water. The whole time I’m in so much pain not from contractions but hunger pains and physical pain from being so swollen from all the fluid retention in my body. My thighs were so swollen I couldn’t stand up straight, I had such a wide stance and with two babies inside me it was such a nightmare. After 24 hours of not eating and my fourth cervical check still at 3.5 cm dilated, I decided enough was enough and to get discharged to try to schedule a c-section. I’m so glad I did. I went home, ate, slept, and when my husband and I were on our way that same day to momdoc I got a call from my doctor telling me I needed to come back to the hospital for a c-section right away because my levels were too high (I cannot for the life of me ever remember what it was exactly but I was at a 60 and the high range was 10.) I got a c-section that night and everything went smoothly. I didn’t even feel the epidural and they pulled my babies out my stomach I could hardly believe it. Did not feel a damn thing. It was heaven. If things don’t go to plan and you don’t have the natural birth you wanted, don’t feel bad and don’t fight it. The doctors and nurses ultimately want what’s best for you and your babies. Finally feel fully recovered after just 3 weeks, at 2 weeks all my swelling went away and was able to do most things pretty easily. My babies came out healthy and perfect as can be and I couldn’t be happier ❤️