It's been nearly 2 years since this request was made, and still no resolution or workaround. Unbelievable.
I use the app to record albums I review for the magazine I write for. Albums and band names frequently start with numbers or punctuation which results in a numbered list that begins with 1 regardless of the number or even letter I typed. Additionally, I can copy/paste a numbered list to a note, but as soon as I edit or try to add to it, the app starts a new list that begins with 1. regardless of the numbering system and format already in use.
This is a really stupid and easily remedied issue to have to deal with for so long.