Unexpected heartbreak
Millie Smith and Lewis Cann entered the maternity ward expecting twins, but were told one baby, Skye, had a fatal condition. Her life would last only “hours, not years.” They spent that short time cherishing every moment, knowing goodbye was coming too soon.

A brief but meaningful life
Despite the pain, they chose to fill those “three precious hours with love,” holding and remembering their daughter. That short time became deeply significant, even as they faced the reality of losing her.

The silence after loss
After Skye’s death, Millie experienced another kind of pain—being overlooked. People acted as if she had only one child. A comment that she was “lucky not to have twins” highlighted how invisible her loss had become.

The purple butterfly symbol
In response, she created the purple butterfly sticker. Placed on incubators, it quietly signals that “one or more babies in this set are gone, but they are not forgotten.” It helps staff and visitors approach families with sensitivity and respect.

A lasting impact
Through the Skye High Foundation, her daughter’s story now spreads awareness and compassion worldwide. What began as grief has become a symbol that honors loss, ensures recognition, and supports other families facing similar pain.