[Claire]

I have an 11 month old little girl, Mia, that is REALLY trying my patience. I have scoured the internet, consulted numerous books, and NONE of them address the problem that I am having. That's why I am turning to you guys for help.
She has always been an easy child but she is very independent and has a one track mind. About 2 months ago she started fussing, just a bit, when I get her dressed or change her diaper. It has now turned into all out war. She thrashes her body, screams like I am trying to kill her and it is getting to the point that it takes two of us just to get her dressed/change her diaper. The second we stop or finish she is fine, like nothing ever happened, but if you make another attempt at it she goes right back into her huge fit of anger. Last night after her bath she hit my mom when my mom tried to brush her hair. It has gotten totaly out of control. I understand that kids like to test their boundaries but this is ridiculous. It is really wearing thin on me and I don't know what to do.
She understand "no" and listens when I correct her. I always praise her when she does right. I keep her on a schedule with naps and feedings, she knows what to expect and when to expect it. I don't spoil her nor do I neglect her. I am following the advice from all of those baby books pretty much to a tee. I just don't know what to do about these tantrums.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am making an appointment with her doctor next week about this because it has gotten that bad but before doing so I thought that I would ask ya'll for your advice.... How do I get her to stop or at least calm down?
Thank you in advance!!!