crating

How big is her crate? If it is too big then yes, it will make messes in it. Also, you have only had the puppy for 3 days, it is going to take time for it to transition into a new home. Are you letting her out enough? A change of food can cause an upset stomach also and she might just have an upset from that. Give it some time, please don't get annoyed at her, she is just as confused as you.

Don't worry, she was not in trouble.  I know she is just a baby.  It seems like all I do is take her out.  She is great about peeing outside., although she pees everynite in the crate,(I limit her water after 7) But even after she goes if I bring her in and leave her just for a minute penned in the kitchen she goes again.  I guess I am just looking for reassurance that this will not be  a forever habit,  that eventually we will both figure it out. She will calm down, learn I am not leaving her forever, and be able to hold it longer.

Nah, it def won't become a forever habit. She is just not sure what to do at this point. If you catch her in the act just say no and carry her outside to finish. She'll learn, some dogs just take longer than other ones.

at 11 weeks old I'd set an alarm clock and get up during the night and take her out. Every accident you prevent will dramatically speed up the housebreaking process. You'll feel like a zombie for a few weeks but will be glad you did it later.

Well, it has been almost a week.  She is getting better a peeing outside.  Still pees  and poops whenever she is gated in the kitchen, pees everynite in the crate, even though I limit her water at nite, and this morning  there was poop in the crate.
So here is my new plan.  Take her out about 11pm.   Get up at 5am. to get her to go and then just go back to sleep with her on the couch with me.  Then everyday get up a little later in the morning (about 20min each day) and do the samething.   I hope this will break the habit.  I also am getting a crate divider today.  How dies this sound to everyone?

What you're finding out is that an 11 week old pup just can't hold it over night.  You may find that she can't hold herself for 6 hours, as you are planning, and might need to adjust your schedule a bit.
 
Do take a look at the size of her crate, as someone else suggested.  This really is important.  A dog, by nature, doesn't want to mess where she sleeps.  If the crate is too large, you give her the option of pooping on one end and sleeping on the other.  She needs room enough to turn around and to lay down.  No more.  Partition the crate off if you need to.
 
You also indicate she pees whenever you leave the room.  This is a separete issue.  There are many threads here on housebreaking.  Search them out and study them.  For the most part, you should not be leaving the room without your pup until she is housebroken.  Tether her to you and watch her.  Every time she messes in the house, it reinforces her belief that it is okay for her to do so.  Every time she messes in the house, it is YOUR fault and not hers.  That is the mindset you should have.
 
Puppies are a pain in the butt and personally, I wouldn't have one, but once you get her through this, your life will be much easier.

Ok, but there are times I need to leave the house without her, taking the kids to school, errands, etc,  do I crate her then too?  I have read it is better to pen them in a small area.
It is all so confusing.

I would crate her at those times, yes.  Especially if she leaves you a mess in the kitchen.
 
Are you a stay at home mom?  If you are home all day, it should be fairly easy for you to housebreak your dog.

Yes, I am a stay at home mom, but like most, out of the home more then in.  We should be called something else, but I guess that is a different message board.: ) 

Anyway, I just need more patience.  I am sure she will figure all out and so will I. 

I am getting great advice here so I will keep reading.  Thanks!

ORIGINAL: okck
We should be called something else,

 
Might I suggest, "very fortunate?"  []

I am sure she will figure all out and so will I.

 
The only thing dogs "figure out" is how to get into trouble.  Everything else has to be taught.  []