Following Skye’s death, Millie struggled with the feeling that her daughter’s life was being erased. People often spoke to her as though she had never experienced the loss of one of her twins, leaving her feeling alone in her grief. The most painful moments came when others unknowingly made comments that ignored the reality of what she had been through.

One day, someone casually joked that Millie was “lucky not to have twins.” The person had no idea that Millie had given birth to twins and had already lost one of them. The comment deeply hurt her, but it also inspired her to create something that could help other families facing the same heartbreaking experience.

Millie designed the purple butterfly sticker as a simple but meaningful symbol. Placed on incubators, the sticker quietly informs hospital staff and visitors that one baby from a set of multiples has passed away. The purple color was chosen because it is gender-neutral and could represent any family experiencing this type of loss. It allows grieving parents to feel recognized instead of invisible.

What began as one mother’s attempt to honor her daughter grew into a worldwide symbol of compassion. Through the Skye High Foundation, Millie’s message has reached hospitals and families around the world, reminding people that every baby’s life matters, no matter how brief. The purple butterfly carries Skye’s memory forward, offering comfort, understanding, and a reminder that love continues even after loss.