Hi Erica - and congrats on your new baby! Your life will never be the same!
I do the opposite - Jackie sleeps in her crate all night, but is gated into the kitchen during the day while we are at work (7:30am - 6:30pm daily). We have a dog walker who comes around 1-2pm daily to walk her & play with her (we work too far away to come back for lunch - I am envious of those who can!). I definitely recommend crate training. Jackie loves her crate, it gives her a feeling of sanctuary.