I will try letting her out for potty during the night when my son wakes me nightly then. As for the pee-pads, I did put it outside but she is so engrossed with wanting to run and explore she is not getting that shes to do her business outside. She see's my other dog go out and is scratching to go out too so we shall see as she ages a bit more.
I do have a proper sized crate, I think you are correct and she is just too itty to hold it every night. I use a proper disenfectant odor remover and wash the blankets each time its soiled. Thank for your response and advice