I've had my Epipremnum aureum for about three months now and it's finally putting out new growth after a slow start

I've had my Epipremnum aureum for about three months now and it's finally putting out new growth after a slow start. I'm still figuring out the watering schedule though—I keep second-guessing myself because the soil looks dry on top but stays damp lower down. Does anyone else struggle with this, or am I just overthinking it? I'd love to share a photo of the new leaves if I could upload one.