Sometimes...I'd post it here, but it's waaaay too long...I've reset my hot pink V1 probably five times! I just keep track of the names, but I've got a pretty good memory and don't need to write down the characters... <_<
yep.
I keep a record of each generation:
Name, gender, each character (child/teen/adult), Gifts and if next gen baby was with matchmaker or by connecting with another tamagotchi
I use this V1 Growth Chart - made by tamagal - it's really good and accurate: