My adoption has only come to the front of my mind since last year when I was invited to lead a campaign for Adopt Wales. I decided to do it as I felt the time was right for me to tell the world how great adopted life is and how wonderful my family has been.
I've lived a lovely life growing up in the hills of south Wales. I was born to Teresa Mills in Matlock, Derby. Unfortunately, Teresa had difficulties and subsequently gave me up for adoption. Luckily for me, my parents Marilyn and Alan Baulch came along and I was adopted by these wonderful people at six months old.
Jamie Baulch explains why he wants continue in his journey to find his birth mother
My new parents took me back to their home, my new home and my real family life began. I never really thought of my adoption as a child as I had such a great childhood surrounded by love and attention from my parents, two sisters and my brother. I've lived a wonderful childhood, similar to any Enid Blyton book you would read. Playing in my parents' fields, climbing trees, exploring the countryside and generally having a blast.
It was only in my teens when I started to mix with my black friends from athletics that I began questioning who I am. I was very expressive in my musical tastes listening to Bob Marley and Prince etc. That's when my blonde dreadlocks appeared and the nickname 'the flying pineapple'.
Would I have been so successful in athletics if I hadn't been adopted? My parents offered me unwavering support at every opportunity and I will be eternally grateful to them.
I'm now 41 years old with two lovely children of my own and I'm curious to know a bit of my birth family history. I also wanted to meet my birth mother to say thank you for having me. She could have chosen an abortion and she didn't, another reason to be grateful. She has given me life and that is amazing. So thank you Teresa, my birth mother.
Jamie Baulch: Looking for My Birth Mum is on 9 October, BBC One Wales at 8pm.
