I know how this feels.
I don't know how old you are, but I'm pretty sure that no matter what I can relate to this.
My father passed away last october 15th.
It hasn't even been a year yet, and I never properly grieved over his death.
I live in Nova Scotia and he lived in Ontario.
I talked to him everyday, but the last week of his life I did not bother to call.
I regret that more then I've ever thought I would.
For me, things will never ever be the same, because I can't call him up and talk to him about my day, and I can't ask for a ticket to fly up and see him.
But I know for sure he knows I love him, and Im sure that you're mom knows the same.
It's really amazing of you to name your daughter after her.
& I really think that what your feeling is normal, and I'm sure itwill always be there, but maybe it won't be as strong as it is at other times.
Take care.