Starting to think it’s left over hcg :(

Samantha • Mama to a handsome boy and angel baby 👼 👦! Proud military wifey ❤️

Had 2 back to back miscarriages and have already had my first cycle. My levels were 18 just a few days prior to getting my period so I assumed it was all out. My partner and I BD and I just randomly took a pregnancy test because I was going to drink some wine and I know it sounds silly but also because I just missed seeing a positive. So I took one knowing I wouldn’t see one but to my surprise it was super faint took one the next day still faint but more noticeable and now 2 days later and it’s not darkened and looks lighter. I had my levels checked the other day and they were 9 to which I assumed was a new pregnancy very early on as we had just had sex 6-7 days prior to that and when he did a pelvic exam my cervix was closed. I’m not sure what to think. I’m getting confused. :(

Thoughts ladies? Is it really old hcg? :( I guess I’d rather that then another miscarriage or chemical