HI Rocco & Mommy and welcome to YT!
It's not easy but not impossible, I had the crate and felt the same way, then I tried the playpen and Koda managed to scape
Yup this little tiny one managed, So I purchased a gate & my brother added xtra height because she used to jump it
You are going to be fine with Rocco, Just give yourself some time and dont give up!!!
Good Luck