"Seeking Mom's Opinions" - Fort Worth,TX

Deal with the aunt situation first. THEN proceed with adoption. Don't try to handle both at once. God bless you for wanting to help a child. Keep in mind that because you have several children already, it will be harder to be approved to adopt unless you will take a special needs child or a child from a foreign country. I have friends who just adopted a sweet little Vietnamese boy. They had to spend 3 weeks there though. Good luck to whatever you decide.

If your husband feels completely as you do and you have the financial means to bring a fifth child into your home, then you should definitely proceed with changing a child's life forever by bringing him/her into your home. Now about the aunt....that one's beyond me LOL

It sounds like you've got an issue you should take care of before bringing a child into it. I have no first hand experience, but I imagine adopting a child could be quite a stressful time for the whole family. Take care of the aunt situation and then think about adopting. Make sure your whole family is on board, as well!

Eva,
I would take care of the Aunt situation first before of thinking about bringing a child into your home. It's hard enough for all involved with going through such a major transition Of having a new family member. I know that life can never be problem free so the timing for growing your family can not be perfect but you should try and resolve what you can. Best wishes with it all.
C.

We need more people in the world who want to help children! If you and your family are in agreement, I think it would be wonderful. Good for you and your family that you have the means to help a child who needs to be loved!

Kick out Lazy & help Defenseless. Check out the book "Boundaries", if you need help here. http://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Dr-Henry-Cloud/dp/031024...
Good for you for opening your heart & home. Just make sure your kids & hubby are on the bandwagon, too.

D.