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Matt Andrews

Engineering manager into cycling, music, good beer and writing.

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The dark days

Some days are just difficult as a new dad. There’s no reason for it and they go away as quickly as they arrive. But sometimes it’ll feel like everything is against you and

Matt Andrews Matt Andrews 3 min read 10 July 2019

Going to the pub

Parenthood: it’s enough to drive you to drink. If you can get served somewhere, that is.

Matt Andrews Matt Andrews 2 min read 25 June 2019

Going back to work

You’ll never feel more thankful to be leaving the house—even on a Monday morning—and heading to the office. Closing the door on a crying baby, tired partner, and messy house, you’ll find yourself

Matt Andrews Matt Andrews 4 min read 20 June 2019

Those first few weeks

You’re over the birth (your partner isn’t). The pinch-me-I’m-a-parent sense of wonder is gradually fading, being replaced with a slightly more realistic oh-shit-this-thing-is-my-responsibility tingle instead. The hard yards begin here.

Matt Andrews Matt Andrews 9 min read 7 June 2019

There and back again

You’ve brought the baby home and somehow made it through the hospital experience. After all the time planning the nursery, buying new baby-sized furniture and imagining your offspring situated in your home, it’s

Matt Andrews Matt Andrews 6 min read 22 May 2019
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