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Madonna is planning another trip to Malawi before Christmas, where she could take home a little gift of her own -- a fifth child!

Apparently, Madonna's youngest Mercy is begging mom for another little brother or sister.

"While Mercy Grace is pleading for another little brother or sister, Madge is not sure she's quite ready," a source tells The Mirror. "But she's kept the door open and been in touch with the orphanage."

Madonna has already adopted two children, David, 5, and Mercy, also 5, from the African nation where she donates a lot of her time and money, through her charity, Raising Malawi.

But does the 51-year-old have the time and energy to raise another Malawian?

And with a brand new 24-year-old beau, does she really have time for yet another child?