Foley bulb induction vs gel advice

Hi. My baby is measuring 20th percentile and i also have GD but sugar numbers are in control with diet. My doctor wants to induce me between 39-40 week due to low growth of baby.

She told me i have two options for induction

1) either get a foley bulb and go home and come when in labor

2) to be admitted in hospital and they will start with gel and then medicines.

Im first time mom. 38 weeks right now. She said as im always been scared of pelvic exams so foley bulb might not be the best route for me and will be painful for me so she suggested to go with gel option. She also said that since im not getting any contractions so cervix is not open at all but she will check it before induction.

Please advice me which method should i choose. Also im worried that since body is not ready so induction may fail and lead to c section. Please share your experience how painful is induction with gel and with foley bulb.